The "Phenomenological Concepts and Methods for HCI Research" will be held as part of the IFIP INTERACT 2025 conference in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Phenomenology is increasingly recognized as central to contemporary Human-Computer Interaction, offering unique insights into human experience and the bodily existence in interaction. New phenomenological developments, such as expanded notions of embodiment, intersubjectivity, and participatory sense-making further broaden the scope of phenomenological inquiry, pointing to promising avenues for both theoretical advancement and practical applications in HCI, specially considering the new and unexpected human-technology relationships emerging in technological environments. This workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners, educators and students interested in exploring phenomenologically inspired HCI.

The workshop aims to deepen understanding of phenomenological methods, stimulate innovative research, and foster a community around phenomenology in HCI and how it can help researchers revisit core HCI topics such as user experience, accessibility and affective dimensions of interaction. Expected outcomes include a research agenda outlining challenges and directions for future phenomenological research in HCI, as well an open-access catalogue of resources useful for both newcomers on phenomenology and experienced researchers. With the workshop, we expect to promote a shared foundation and community for phenomenological practice, welcoming in HCI more proximity with human's lived world, experience and values.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Case Studies. Research papers discussing applications of phenomenological methods to specific HCI research problems.
• Experience Reports. Reflective accounts of applying phenomenological approaches in research or design practice.
• Essays and Theoretical Contributions. Essays, conceptual contributions and discussions, and methodological innovations or frameworks combining phenomenology with HCI research.
• Autobiographical and Dyadic Investigations. First- or second-person accounts using phenomenological reflection on technology experiences.

List of Topics

• Phenomenological Qualitative Studies in Technology
• Case Studies Informed by Phenomenological Concepts
• Studies on 4E Cognition and Technology
• Exploration of First- or Second-Person Perspective Methods
• Research on Embodiment and Technology
• Conceptual Essays or Proposals for Phenomenologically-Inspired Research
• Exploring Social Interaction and Intersubjectivity in Technology
• Post-Cognitivist and Phenomenological Research Methods in Technology

Committees

Program Committee

• To be announced.

Organizing committee

• Deógenes P. da Silva Junior, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil
• Emanuel F. Duarte, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil
• Roberto Pereira, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil
• M. Cecília C. Baranauskas, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to <dpsjunior@inf.ufpr.br>

Workshop Website: https://www.inf.ufpr.br/phenoHCI/