Cybernetic Lenses for Designing and Living in a Complex World

Josh Andres, Alexandra Zafiroglu, Katherine Daniell, Paul Wong, Mina Henein, Xuanying Zhu, Ben Sweeting, Michael Arnold, Delia Pembrey MacNamara, Ariella Helfgott

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    Abstract

    Cybernetics has an exciting history that profoundly influenced HCI theory and practice. However, today, designers, engineers, and researchers are often unaware of how to engage with this powerful approach to inform technology design. We believe a cybernetic lens is vital to investigating and designing technologies for today's complex environments. In this in person, half-day workshop called "Cybernetic Lenses for Designing and Living in a Complex World", we present three cybernetic lenses demonstrated in two case studies: "From mundane objects to systems - asking better questions for technology design", and "Transportation networks, from human-computer interaction to socio-cultural consequences". Our goal is to offer an inclusive environment to provide theory and practical exercises for participants to gain and incorporate a cybernetics lens into their practice.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 34th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference
    Subtitle of host publicationConnected Creativity, OzCHI 2022
    EditorsCharles Martin, Dana Mckay, Melissa Rogerson, Bronwyn Cumbo, Greg Wadley, Penny Sweetser, Jennyfer Lawrence Taylor, Luke Hespanhol, Jess Tsimeris, Mingze Xi, Jane Turner, Soojeong Yoo, Ned Cooper, Jessica Rahman, Josh Andres, Ajit G. Pillai, Cat Kutay
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
    Pages348-351
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9798400700248
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 29 Nov 2022
    Event34th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference: Connected Creativity, OzCHI 2022 - Canberra, Australia
    Duration: 29 Nov 20222 Dec 2022

    Publication series

    NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

    Conference

    Conference34th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference: Connected Creativity, OzCHI 2022
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityCanberra
    Period29/11/222/12/22

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