Engaging with nature enriches people's life greatly, and it is a particularly powerful
wellbeing activity. Unsurprisingly, researchers in HCI and beyond seek to augment and …

Technological progress has often been measured by the extent to which it shields and
protects us from the harshness of nature. At the same time, it has long been recognised that …

Background Teletherapy apps have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional in-
person therapy, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, as they help overcome a range of …

Physical activity is entering the virtual realm. Zwift is an at-home cycling system that is
enjoying increasing popularity, yet the specifics of the experience of a virtual cyclist have not …

In this workshop, we will explore and discuss future developments in mobile user-interfaces
for cyclists and users of similar interfaces or services. We highlight the challenge of …

Interacting with natural environments such as parks and the countryside improves health
and wellbeing. These spaces allow for exercise, relaxation, socialising and exploring nature …

We report on a design-led study in the UK that aimed to understand barriers to children
(aged 5 to 14 years)'playing out'in their neighbourhood and explore the potential of the …

We present a study of long-term outdoor activities, based on altogether 34 interviews with 19
participants. Our goal was not only to explore these enjoyable experiences, but more …

Immersive virtual experiences are becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. Besides visual and
auditory feedback, other senses like haptics, smell and taste can enhance immersion in …

The more people commute by bicycle, the higher is the number of cyclists using their
smartphones while cycling and compromising traffic safety. We have designed, implemented …