Maria F. Montoya

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“My Tummy Has a Little Dragon”: From Everyday Experiences of Gut Sounds to Interoceptive Interaction Design

Gastrointestinal sounds are a constant part of human physiology, offering potential insights into digestive functions and everyday bodily awareness. However, these sounds are rarely noticed and often socially stigmatised, remaining underexplored in HCI despite calls to recognise the gut as a site for embodied awarenes…

DIS '251st AuthorShape-Changing Interfaces & Soft Robotic Materials +1

Exploring the Role of Interactive Technology to Enrich Surfing

Surfing is not just a sport; it is a playful water activity rich in culture. Prior interaction design work to support surfers has mostly focused on improving performance; yet emphasizing performance misses the experiential value of play and enjoyment, which is under-investigated. To explore this opportunity, we engage…

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…

CHI '241st 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 '242nd AuthorDigital 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…

CHI '245th+ AuthorGame UX & Player Behavior +2

Grand Challenges in SportsHCI

The field of Sports Human-Computer Interaction (SportsHCI) investigates interaction design to support a physically active human being. Despite growing interest and dissemination of SportsHCI literature over the past years, many publications still focus on solving specific problems in a given sport. We believe in the b…

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