Michael T. Knierim

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Hacking Flow: From Lived Practices to Innovation

In digital knowledge work, flow promises not just productivity; it offers a pathway to well-being. Yet despite decades of flow research in HCI, we know little about how to design digital interventions that support it. In this work, we foreground lived interventions — everyday practices workers already use to foster fl…

CHI '26CorrespondingBrain-Computer Interface (BCI) & Neurofeedback +2

Rest Assured: Detecting Mental Fatigue and Recovery with EEG Headphones

Mental fatigue, a common consequence of cognitively demanding work, impairs concentration and well-being, posing long-term health risks. Distinct from drowsiness, mental fatigue is reliably measured with EEG, yet conventional setups remain too cumbersome for everyday use. To overcome this barrier, this study investiga…

CHI '261st AuthorHonorable MentionSocial Platform Design & User Behavior +2

Flow on Social Media? Rarer Than You'd Think

Researchers often attribute social media’s appeal to its ability to elicit flow experiences of deep absorption and effortless engagement. Yet prolonged use has also been linked to distraction, fatigue, and lower mood. This paradox remains poorly understood, in part because prior studies rely on habitual or one-shot re…

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