Playing to Wait - A Taxonomy of Idle Games
Explores the characteristics and design of idle games, developing a taxonomy and analyzing game features to deepen understanding of this minimalist gaming phenomenon.
MagTics - Flexible and Thin Form Factor Magnetic Actuators for Dynamic and Wearable Haptic Feedback
Innovative flexible haptic interface using magnetic actuators for wearable devices. Combines high performance with low energy consumption, enabling rich tactile feedback in mobile and VR applications.
A Machine Learning Approach to Prevent Malicious Calls Over Telephony Networks
Innovative machine learning solution to combat telephony spam and scams, using user-tagged call logs to design effective features for predicting and blocking malicious calls with high accuracy.
SysPal - System-Guided Pattern Locks for Android
Innovative Android lock scheme mandating random points in pattern selection. Enhances security without compromising usability, as demonstrated through large-scale studies and real-world testing.
If HTTPS Were Secure I Wouldn't Need 2FA - End User and Administrator Mental Models of HTTPS
Explores misconceptions about HTTPS security among end users and administrators, revealing gaps in understanding and providing recommendations for improved protocol design and user interfaces.
Server-Side Micro Frontends
Explore server-side micro frontends: concepts, principles, and real-world implementation insights from Standard Chartered Bank. Learn about technology options, DevOps considerations, and challenges in this architectural approach.
Real World Implications of Bias in Coding & Machine Learning
Explore how unconscious bias affects coding and machine learning, learn to identify and mitigate it, and discover inclusive design practices for creating more equitable and effective applications.
Serverless for ML Inference on Kubernetes - Panacea or Folly
Explore serverless ML inference on Kubernetes: performance, costs, and architecture. Gain insights from benchmarking experiments to optimize your ML inference system.
Software Visualization - The Humane Solution
Explore software visualization techniques and their application in interactive source code navigation, enhancing information processing and understanding of complex systems.
The Psychology of UX
Explore the psychology behind UX design, cognitive biases, and digital decision-making. Learn to influence choices through environmental interventions and develop digital consciousness skills.
AI User Interfaces
Explore the evolution of invisible UI and AI-driven interfaces, their potential for seamless computing, and the possible humorous and catastrophic implications for human-computer interaction.
Practical Hacks for Delightful Interactions
Explore practical hacks for creating smooth, delightful UIs in React Native, including photo viewer implementation, animation techniques, and ecosystem evolution for improved user experiences.
Creating Design Systems in React Native
Explore scalable design system creation in React Native for Shopify apps, focusing on principles, UX optimization, and practical implementation strategies.
Making Sense of Maps
Explore the fascinating world of mental maps and their impact on real-world cartography, using Dublin's bus system as a case study for improved map design.
You Really Don't Need All that JavaScript, I Promise
Challenging JavaScript-first development, this talk explores practical strategies for building interactive websites with minimal reliance on JavaScript frameworks, emphasizing a balanced approach to web development.
White-Hat Attention Jacking for Accessibility, Fun and Profit
Explore psychological principles and design techniques to capture and maintain user attention, enhancing accessibility and user experience for diverse audiences, including those with cognitive challenges.
From Zero to A11Y - Building an Accessibility Culture at Optimizely
Discover strategies for building an accessibility culture in your organization, from knowledge dissemination to tool implementation, with practical examples and a framework for inclusive design.
HTML - How to Make Loveliness
Discover HTML's hidden wonders and enhance user experience with semantic markup. Learn to choose correct elements, future-proof your code, and become a front-end superhero in this insightful talk.
ARIA - The Good Parts
Explore practical examples of effective ARIA usage to improve UI accessibility. Learn about well-supported patterns, ones to avoid, and how they work with assistive technologies.
User Testing in Production - How to Run a Public Beta
Learn strategies for running successful public betas, including when to use them, handling documentation, collecting user feedback, and transitioning to general availability.
Composing All The Things with Kotlin Multiplatform
Explore Kotlin Multiplatform's universal UI framework Compose for creating rich clients across platforms. Learn to build unified codebases for Desktop, Android, iOS, and browser applications with reusable logic and custom controls.