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S2E6 Designing for Failure: Why Good UX Plans for Things Going Wrong #HCIExplained
Failure is not an edge case. It is part of every user experience.In this episode, we unpack why designing for failure is essential in modern UX. From broken flows and system errors to unexpected user…
S2E5 Designing with Uncertainty #HCIExplained S2.E5
Modern technologies don’t always know, and pretending they do can be risky.From AI predictions and recommendations to navigation and health apps, uncertainty is built into how many systems work. The…
S2E4 When Good UX Causes Harm #HCIExplained S2.E4
Good UX is meant to help users — but what happens when it doesn’t?Many design patterns celebrated as “good UX” are optimised for engagement, speed, and convenience. Over time, these same choices can…
S2E3 Human Control vs Automation: Where Do We Draw the Line? #HCIExplained S2.E3
Automation promises speed, efficiency, and scale — but it also raises a difficult question: how much control should humans give up?As AI systems increasingly make decisions, take actions, and…
S2E2 Designing for Trust in an Age of AI #HCIExplained
Why do we trust some technologies and hesitate with others?As AI systems become more autonomous, adaptive, and opaque, trust has become one of the most complex challenges in Human–Computer…
S2E1 What’s in Store for 2026: Possibilities, Signals, and Futures
As we look beyond 2025, the question isn’t what will definitely happen, it’s what might become possible.In this episode of HCI Explained, we explore what could be in store for technology in 2026,…
S1E14 Tech Successes and Failures of 2025 #HCIExplained
2025 was a defining year for technology, marked by major breakthroughs and equally notable missteps.In this episode of HCI Explained, we examine the biggest tech successes and failures of 2025,…
S1E12 Heuristic Evaluation: Quick Wins in UX #HCIExplained
Want to find usability problems before they frustrate your users?That’s where heuristic evaluation comes in — a quick, expert-based method that delivers powerful UX insights without needing…
S1E11 How to Conduct Usability Testing #HCIExplained
Ever tapped through an app and thought, who tested this?That’s where usability testing comes in — one of the most practical and powerful methods in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and UX design.In…
S1E11 Multimodal Interaction: Blending Touch, Voice, and Beyond #HCIExplained
Every day, you’re already engaging in multimodal interaction, whether you’re tapping on a screen, speaking to a virtual assistant, or combining gestures and voice commands in your car. But what does…
S1E10 Embodied Interaction: When the Body Becomes the Interface #HCIExplained
What if your body wasn’t just a tool to operate technology but the interface itself? From swiping on a touchscreen to moving through a VR world, your body is already shaping how you experience the…
S1E9 Cognitive Maps: Navigating Digital Information Spaces #HCIExplained
Every time you open an app, scroll through a website, or manage a cluster of browser tabs, your brain is doing more than you realise. It’s not just clicking and scrolling — it’s building a mental map…
S1E8 Feedback Loops: Keeping the User Informed #HCIExplained
Every tap, click, and swipe leaves a trace — and the system whispers back. That whisper is feedback.In this episode of HCI Explained, we dive deep into the fascinating world of feedback loops in…
S1E7 Affordances and Constraints in Everyday Tech #HCIExplained
Ever wondered why some tech feels so intuitive while other interfaces leave you confused? In this episode of HCI Explained, we dive into the fascinating design principles of affordances and…
S1E6 User-Centered Design: More Than Just Talking to Users #HCIExplained
In today's fast-paced technological landscape, "User-Centered Design" (UCD) is a term often thrown around, but its true depth and transformative power are frequently misunderstood. Too many assume…
S1E5 Affordances: Understanding Design and User Interaction #HCIExplained
Why do some objects feel intuitive while others leave us confused? In this episode of HCI Explained, we dive into the concept of affordances, the hidden (or visible) clues that guide how we interact…
S1E4 The Psychology Behind Good Design #HCIExplained
Why do certain interfaces just feel right to use, while others frustrate us instantly? In Episode 4 of HCI Explained, we explore the psychology behind good design — how cognitive science, mental…
S1E3 What Makes an Interface “Usable”? #HCIExplained
What makes some digital interfaces feel intuitive while others leave us confused and frustrated? In this episode of HCI Explained, we explore the concept of usability, which is a fundamental aspect…
S1E1 How Humans and Computers Interact | The Basics of HCI
What exactly is Human-Computer Interaction, and why does it matter?In this episode of HCI Explained, we break down the core concepts of HCI—how we interact with computers, and how technology can be…
S1E2 The Science of Control: Sense of Agency Explained
Have you ever wondered what it really means to feel in control of your actions? In this debut episode of HCI Explained, we dive deep into the Sense of Agency — the invisible link between your…
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