Title

Rethinking HCI for Cultural Heritage Experiences

Speaker

Prof. Luigina Ciolffi, University College Cork, Ireland

Abstract

Historically, cultural heritage has been an important domain to study frames of human-computer interaction (HCI) and to challenge assumptions around notions of "use" and "user" by adopting a situated design approach. Reflecting on issues at both domain-specific and disciplinary levels in HCI, this talk and discussion will share ideas arguing for the need to re-think and expand existing paradigms for the design of digitally-mediated encounters between heritage and diverse audiences. The talk will also argue for a HCI contribution to current critical heritage discourse, and as a way to examine influential technological trends such as Al and their application for cultural heritage interpretation.

Bio

Luigina Ciolfi (she/her) is Professor of Human Computer Interaction in the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork (Ireland). At UCC, she is a member of the People and Technology Research Group, and co-convenor of the Digital Cultures, New Media & Cultural Analytics research cluster (Future Humanities Institute). Professor Ciolfi is Co-Principal investigator of Lero – The Research Ireland Centre for Software. Professor Ciolfi researches human practices and experiences of digital technologies in everyday settings, by adopting qualitative and participatory methodologies. She has published extensively in the fields of Human-Computer Interaction and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and participated in many national and international funded research projects on topics such as cultural heritage technologies, flexible work, and responsible technology.

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