CHI '261st AuthorGenerative AI (Text, Image, Music, Video) +2
Lost in Translation: The Value of Verbalizations in Interpreting 3D Computer-Aided Design Workflows
AI assistants are transforming creative and knowledge domains, holding similar promise for mechanical design via 3D CAD software. Yet, current AI assistance for CAD relies on geometry or command history, lacking rich design intent. We investigate think-aloud computing as a lightweight approach to capture designers' sp…