Bridging Cultural Differences with Critical Design in a Globalized World
Huatong Sun · CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems Extended Abstracts · 2022
Is simplicity and minimalism the universal standard for interaction design? How can we avoid stereotyping with personas in design practices? What AI algorithms and design mechanism made “digital blackface” phenomenon on social media so popular? This interactive course teaches participants to reconsider some commonly held design beliefs and routine design practices with a lens of cultural differences. Illustrated with design case studies, it introduces strategies and techniques to turn differences into design resources for inclusivity. Participants will learn essential critical design skills of creating engaging and empowering designs in a globalized world at a divisive time.