IUI

In the past decade, location-based services have grown through geo-tagging and place-tagging. Proliferation of GPS-enabled mobile devices further enabled exponential growth in geo-tagged user content. On the other hand, location-based applications ...

In this position paper, we address the question of how to make music search and discovery more appealing, more exciting, and more joyful. In particular, we argue to research methods that foster serendipitous encounters with music items and to integrate ...

The volume of information users are exposed to on the web is overwhelming. To increase effectiveness of information delivery to users, providers employ personalization strategies. In a highly competitive environment, simplistic strategies do not suffice,...

As more people turn to online resources to learn, there will be an increasing need for systems to understand and adapt to the needs of their users. Engagement is an important aspect to keep users committed to learning. Learning approaches for online ...

Game-like environments are increasingly used for conducting research due to the affordances that such environments offer. However, the problem remains that such environments treat their users equally. In order to address this, personalization is ...

We propose the use of physical objects and hypothetical mock-ups in the conceptual development of algorithms and system functionality. This extends approaches like participatory design beyond the design process of interfaces, but rather allows for ...