This paper surveys the current status of second generation HCI theory, faced with the
challenges brought to HCI by the so-called third wave. In the third wave, the use context and …

Human-Computer Interaction: An Empirical Research Perspective is the definitive guide to
empirical research in HCI. The book begins with foundational topics including an historical …

A systematic presentation of activity theory, its application to interaction design, and an
argument for the development of activity theory as a basis for understanding how people …

Our current understanding of human interaction with hybrid or augmented environments is
very limited. Here we focus on'tangible interaction', denoting systems that rely on embodied …

Natural language descriptions sometimes accompany visualizations to better communicate
and contextualize their insights, and to improve their accessibility for readers with …

In the last two decades, Tangible User Interfaces (TUIs) have emerged as a new interface
type that interlinks the digital and physical worlds. Drawing upon users' knowledge and skills …

We are in the midst of an explosion of emerging human-computer interaction techniques that
redefine our understanding of both computers and interaction. We propose the notion of …

Designing interfaces or applications that move beyond the bounds of a single device screen
enables new ways to engage with digital content. Research addressing the opportunities …

HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks provides a thorough pedagological survey of the
science of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). HCI spans many disciplines and professions …

We introduce embedded data representations, the use of visual and physical
representations of data that are deeply integrated with the physical spaces, objects, and …