Workshop on human computer interaction in third places.

Abstract

Third places are places that are neither home nor work, where people voluntarily come together to socialize. Third places are essential to social life because they provide a common ground where different communities can meet, and they promote a sense of place. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) are changing the way we use such third places, altering how we interact with other people and how communities are formed. The goal of the first Workshop on Human Computer Interaction in Third Places is to provide a forum where researchers can discuss the intersection between computing and third places. We aim to develop a research agenda and to initiate collaboration between researchers to better understand the roles of ICT in such places.

Hacking HCI3P

“…Our previous workshop at CHI 2013 [1] was successful in building an initial community of researchers interested in different aspects of third places. The second iteration of HCI3P aims at solidifying our community and generating tangible outcomes that catalyze new ideas through a Maker and DIY approach.…”