Don Samitha Elvitigala

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CHI '264th AuthorMultisensory Fusion Experience +3

Towards Understanding the Design of Mixed Reality Systems to Enrich the Beverage Experience

Drinking is an inherently multisensory activity, yet the potential of immersive technology to dynamically shape flavor experiences remains underexplored in Human-Food Interaction (HFI) research. We introduce “XTea”, an adaptive beverage cup-based system that integrates large language models to translate natural langua…

CHI '26CorrespondingElectrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) +2

Grand Challenges around Designing Computers’ Control Over Our Bodies

Advances in emerging technologies, such as on-body mechanical actuators and electrical muscle stimulation, have allowed computers to take control over our bodies. This presents opportunities as well as challenges, raising fundamental questions about agency and the role of our body when interacting with technology. To…

CHI '265th+ AuthorOlfactory Display & Smell Interaction +2

GastroConcerto: Towards Designing Dining–Sound Pairings to Support Culinary Creativity

Sounds play a crucial role in shaping dining experiences. Recently, designers have increasingly integrated them into interfaces that connect diners with food. Yet, little is known about how sounds can function as culinary materials to enrich chefs' creativity, particularly in creating meaningful auditory interactions…

DIS '255th+ AuthorMental Health Apps & Online Support Communities

LuciEntry: Towards Understanding the Design of Lucid Dream Induction

Lucid dreaming, a state in which people become aware that they are dreaming, is known for its many mental and physical health benefits. However, most lucid dream induction techniques, such as reality testing, require significant time and effort to master, creating a barrier for people seeking these experiences. We…

DIS '25CorrespondingElectrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) +1

“My Happiness Makes You Smile”: Beginning to Understand Telepathic Superpower Design Via Brain-Muscle Interfaces

Designing superpowers in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), often inspired by science fiction, has garnered increased attention. However, it is important to ask whether such superpower designs might have inherent negative side effects, especially considering that technological advances allow going beyond short demos to…

CHI '255th+ AuthorHaptic Wearables +1

Towards Understanding Interactive Sonic Gastronomy with Chefs and Diners

With advancements in interactive technologies, research in human-food interaction (HFI) has begun to employ interactive sound to enrich the dining experience. However, chefs' creative use of this sonic interactivity as a new "ingredient" in their culinary practices remains underexplored. In response, we conducted an e…

CHI '255th+ AuthorContext-Aware Computing +1

Vision-Based Multimodal Interfaces: A Survey and Taxonomy for Enhanced Context-Aware System Design

The recent surge in artificial intelligence, particularly in multimodal processing technology, has advanced human-computer interaction, by altering how intelligent systems perceive, understand, and respond to contextual information (i.e., context awareness). Despite such advancements, there is a significant gap in com…

DIS '245th+ AuthorElectrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) +2

Shared Bodily Fusion: Leveraging Inter-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation for Social Play

Traditional games like "Tag" rely on shared control via inter-body interactions (IBIs) – touching, pushing, and pulling – that foster emotional and social connection. Digital games largely limit IBIs, with players using their bodies as input to control virtual avatars instead. Our “Shared Bodily Fusion” approach addre…

CHI '244th AuthorImmersion & Presence Research +1

Exploring an Extended Reality Floatation Tank Experience to Reduce the Fear of Being in Water

People with a fear of being in water rarely engage in water activities and hence miss out on the associated health benefits. Prior research suggested virtual exposure to treat fears. However, when it comes to a fear of being in water, virtual water might not capture water’s immersive qualities, while real water can po…

CHI '24CorrespondingDigital Art Installations & Interactive Performance +1

Grand challenges in WaterHCI

Recent combinations of interactive technology, humans, and water have resulted in “WaterHCI”. WaterHCI design seeks to complement the many benefits of engagement with the aquatic domain, by offering, for example, augmented reality systems for snorkelers, virtual reality in floatation tanks, underwater musical instrume…

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