AI-based design tools are proliferating in professional software to assist engineering and
industrial designers in complex manufacturing and design tasks. These tools take on more …

Human agency and autonomy have always been fundamental concepts in HCI. New
developments, including ubiquitous AI and the growing integration of technologies into our …

The prospect of machine consciousness cultivates controversy across media, academia,
and industry. Assessing whether non-experts perceive technologies as conscious, and …

Digital fabrication courses that relied on physical makerspaces were severely disrupted by
COVID-19. As universities shut down in Spring 2020, instructors developed new models for …

Understanding how professionals use digital fabrication in production workflows is critical for
future research in digital fabrication technologies. We interviewed thirteen professionals who …

Digital fabrication in industrial contexts involves standardized procedures that prioritize
precision and repeatability. However, fabrication machines are now available for …

As digital fabrication machines become widespread, online communities have provided
space for diverse practitioners to share their work, troubleshoot, and socialize. These …

Laser cutter users face difficulties distinguishing between visually similar materials. This can
lead to problems, such as using the wrong power/speed settings or accidentally cutting …

Digital fabrication practice such as 3D printing has increasingly moved into home and
hobbyist environments. Beyond running machines, practitioners in these settings undertake …

3D-printers enable end-users to design and fabricate unique physical artifacts but maintain
an increased entry barrier and friction. End users must design tangible artifacts through …