How probes work

Graham, Connor; Rouncefield, Mark; Gibbs, Martin; Vetere, Frank; Cheverst, Keith

doi:10.1145/1324892.1324899

Cited by 91 publications

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“…Theoretical contributions on challenges of utilizing cultural probes within the design process have been presented by [9], among others. It has been pointed out that cultural probes are not analytical tools and their fragmentary nature requires particular attention.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Are We There Yet? A Probing Study to Inform Design for the Rear Seat of Family Cars

Wilfinger

Meschtscherjakov

Murer

et al. 2011

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. When researching interactive systems in the car, the design space can be divided into the following areas: driver, front seat passenger and rear seat. The latter has so far not been sufficiently addressed in HCI research, which results in an absence of implications for interaction designs in that space. This work presents a cultural probing study investigating the activities and the technology usage in the rear seat as social and physical space. The study was conducted with 20 families over a period of four weeks and unveiled aspects relevant for HCI research: aspects of diversion, educational motivation, togetherness, food as activity, physical space, perception of safety, and mobile computing. In relation to these areas, implications for the design and integration of interactive technology in the rear seat area are deduced. We show that cultural probing in the car is a promising and fruitful approach to get insights on passenger behavior and requirements for interactive systems. To improve the rear seat area and to show the potential of probing results to inform design, a design proposal for an interactive rear seat game called RiddleRide is introduced.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We argue that the usage of design methodology like probes will be well suited for addressing our research goals. Due to space limitations an extended discussion of the usefulness of probing as method cannot be conducted in this paper but is available in related literature (see for example [4], [7], [9]). …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Are We There Yet? A Probing Study to Inform Design for the Rear Seat of Family Cars

Wilfinger

Meschtscherjakov

Murer

et al. 2011

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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“…The academic purpose of selfdocumentation is to examine the daily factors of human lives. (Graham et al 2007;Mattelmäki 2008.) A relevant feature of self-documentation is collecting data from several situations that increase the reliability of the research (DeLongis et al 1992).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Virtual Reality of Work - How to Create a Workplace that Enhances Well-Being for a Mobile Employee

Hyrkkänen¹,

Nenonen²,

Kojo³

2012

Virtual Reality and Environments

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“…They are given to participants to engage with and then are collected by researchers for inspiration and analysis. Since Gaver and his colleagues first shared their novel approach to design research, Cultural Probes have been adapted and utilized by a variety of researchers across disciplines [38][39][40] .…”

Section: Case Studies As Cultural Probesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cultural Probes can have a certain amount of "'ambiguity' and 'strangeness' [that] forces participants to make something of them through fitting them into their lives (or not), and to respond to them and gain a new perspective through that response" (p. 34) 39 . Cultural Probes also spark dialogue between participants and researchers, promoting an increased awareness of participants' own lives and actions, and have the potential to "disrupt the everyday practices of participants through enforcing an awareness and visibility of action previously absent" (p. 35) 39 .…”

Section: Case Studies As Cultural Probesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Engaging Engineers in Inclusive Cultural Change Through a New Method, Articulating a Succinct Description

Liptow¹,

Bardini²,

Krigel³

et al.

2017 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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In this paper, we describe Advancing Cultural Change (ACC), an action-oriented research initiative that engages undergraduates in ethnographic research to explore university culture and the lived experiences of its community members. Despite continued efforts to broaden participation in engineering programs across the country, there remains significant underrepresentation of racial minorities and women. This lack of diversity is due, in part, to exclusionary behaviors, such as bias and discrimination that pervade the cultures of engineering. Drawing on critical theories including intersectionality and critical methodologies in anthropology, ACC is aimed at making the experiences of underrepresented groups visible while strategizing collectively on ways to reduce cultural biases and to foster a more inclusive campus, specifically in engineering fields. We present preliminary data from a novel method developed during ACC research. The method, called Articulating a Succinct Description, uses ethnographic data to create case study interventions facilitated with undergraduate students to disseminate research findings; address problems presented in the case; and collect more data for further analysis. Emerging findings show how bias and discrimination shape the culture of engineering and how discussions around these incidents vary depending on the demographic makeup of the facilitation groups (race, gender, and major field of study). Preliminary analysis of data raises two critical questions: (1) how can the Articulating a Succinct Description method promote allyship and cultural change within engineering? and (2) how do students engage differently with case studies about racial and gender bias in an engineering class compared to an anthropology class? We suggest that this innovative qualitative method, which serves both as a means of intervention and a means of inquiry, can provide underrepresented engineering students opportunities for their voices to be heard and to gain support from their peers. Further, it engages majority (white, male) students in efforts to create more inclusive cultures in engineering. IntroductionExtensive research and programmatic efforts have addressed the underrepresentation of women and people of color in the fields of engineering. Yet, despite the amount of attention and money that has been put towards diversifying engineering, the field remains homogenous 1, 2 . This lack of diversity within engineering is due, in part, to exclusionary behaviors, such as bias and discrimination that pervade the culture of engineering. Negative stereotypes, bias, and unwelcoming environments have been shown to prevent women and people of color from considering engineering or prevent them from finishing their degrees 3-7 .Our research initiative, Advancing Cultural Change (ACC), whose Principal Investigator is a feminist cultural anthropologist, addresses the exclusionary culture of engineering by engaging undergraduates in ethnographic research to explore university culture and the lived experien...

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How probes work

Cited by 91 publications

References 19 publications

Are We There Yet? A Probing Study to Inform Design for the Rear Seat of Family Cars

Are We There Yet? A Probing Study to Inform Design for the Rear Seat of Family Cars

The Virtual Reality of Work - How to Create a Workplace that Enhances Well-Being for a Mobile Employee

Engaging Engineers in Inclusive Cultural Change Through a New Method, Articulating a Succinct Description

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