Let’s Sketch! A Hands-on Introductory Course on Sketching in HCI

Abstract

Sketching is a universal activity but an often overlooked skillyet it can beneft researchers and practitioners in HCI -sketching has proven to be a valuable addition to skill-sets in academic and industrial contexts. Many individuals lack the confdence to take up sketching after years of non-practice, but it is possible to re-learn, improve, and apply this skill in practical ways. This course is a sketching journey, from scribbles and playful interpretations, to helpful theory, storytelling and practical applications. Attending individuals will learn techniques and applied methods for utilizing sketching within the context of HCI, guided by experienced instructors. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Visualization techniques.

Take a line for a walk! A Hands-on Introductory Course on Sketching in HCI

“…Course Delivery In-person. Although, please note that this course has been designed and previously delivered in a way that would allow for online: CHI 2021 sketching in HCI course by authors [18] (Figures 1 & 2). Promotion & Website Authors organizers intend to recruit attendees through relevant mailing lists, and by reaching out to HCI researchers that have previously shown an interest in sketching in HCI.…”