Zhao Zhao

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#3181

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Filtering the Invisible: A Feminist HCI Perspective on Informal Infra-structuring in Gig Labor

Gig workers increasingly rely on unofficial tools and peer networks to navigate opaque, algorithmic labor systems. This paper investigates the case of Avalon—a paid batch-filtering app used by Instacart shoppers—and its affiliated Telegram community. Drawing on a two-year mixed-methods study including a survey (N=178)…

CHI '261st AuthorHonorable MentionParticipatory Design +3

From Record to Relation: Co-Designing Child-Centered Digital Preservation for Children’s Artwork

Homes overflow with children's artwork, yet domestic technologies emphasize storage (continuity of record) rather than everyday encounters and shared decisions (continuity of relation). We report a mixed-methods study: a survey (N=327), interviews (n=32), and intergenerational co-design workshops with eight families.…

CHI '26CorrespondingSustainable HCI +3

Beyond Immersion: Designing Ambient Companions for Wildlife Adoption Engagement

Conservation organizations often invite the public to adopt endangered animals, but it is difficult to sustain engagement once the initial excitement fades. We explore an alternative to one-off immersive media by designing and studying an ambient digital companion that keeps adopters peripherally aware of their animal…

CSCW '25CorrespondingConnecting Families

Double Incomes, Single Calendar: Reimagining Shared Scheduling for Modern Families

Coordinating schedules in double-income households is an ongoing challenge, as traditional calendar tools often fail to meet the needs of families juggling professional and domestic responsibilities. This mixed-methods study investigates the barriers to adopting shared digital calendars and explores how guided onboard…

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