Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Courses

Frost Mortem - Bending Space without Bumping into Each Other

Innovative VR game design: co-op puzzle, hand-tracking, and redirected walking for immersive, controller-free gameplay in shared space. Insights on development and unique interaction techniques.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Democratization of UX Research

Explore a democratic approach to UX research, empowering all product development actors to actively participate in customer insights gathering and improve product outcomes.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Which Humans? Innovation, Equity, and Imagination in Human-Centered Design

Explore the social dimensions of innovation in human-centered design, examining technologies across various fields and presenting conceptual tools to address equity and justice in research and design.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

See What I Mean - Making Waves with the Blind

Explore how technology revolutionizes life for the visually impaired, from digital braille to AI-powered navigation. Discover innovations enhancing independence and accessibility in daily experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Icons, Metaphor, and End-User Programming - SIGCHI Lifetime Practice Award Talk

David Canfield Smith discusses his career innovations in human-computer interaction, including icons, metaphors, and end-user programming, which have significantly impacted personal computing interfaces and usability.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Human-Centered AI

Explore Human-Centered AI: combining AI algorithms with user experience design to enhance human performance, emphasizing meaningful control and ethical considerations.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

All the Widgets - Window Manager Commands

Explore window manager commands for efficient GUI control, featuring insights from Brad Myers of Carnegie Mellon University in this ACM CHI '90 special presentation.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

All the Widgets 2 - Menus

Explore menu design principles and techniques for effective user interfaces, enhancing your skills in creating intuitive and user-friendly software applications.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Closing Keynote - Interactive Surfaces and Spaces 2020

Explore cutting-edge insights on interactive surfaces and spaces in this captivating keynote by Pourang Irani, delving into the future of human-computer interaction and spatial computing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Design Justice and User Interface Design

Exploring design justice theory and practice, challenging universalist design principles, and discussing how user interface design can contribute to collective liberation and ecological sustainability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Art of the Possible: Showcasing Data Science Solutions for a Better World

Showcasing data science solutions for social good: challenges, approaches, and impact. Explores ethical AI, civic engagement, and inclusive design for systemic change in humanitarian and environmental sectors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Territoriality in Collaborative Tabletop Workspaces - CSCW 2020 Lasting Impact Award

Explore groundbreaking research on collaborative workspaces and its lasting influence on HCI. Discover how territoriality shapes interactions on shared displays and impacts system design across various domains.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conversational Systems

Explore the future of AI dialogue systems, their limitations, and potential advancements in multiparty collaboration, as well as the need for defensive measures against manipulative AI.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Choosing to Help Monsters - A Mixed-Method Examination of Meaningful Choices in Narrative-Rich Games and Interactive Narratives

Explores how meaningful choices in narrative games impact player experiences, highlighting moral, social, and consequential aspects that enhance appreciation and engagement in both entertainment and serious game contexts.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Blocks4All - Overcoming Accessibility Barriers to Blocks Programming for Children with Visual Impairments

Explore techniques to make blocks-based programming accessible for visually impaired children, addressing barriers and providing guidelines for inclusive touchscreen interactions.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk