HCI Reading Club | Design, Interfaces, Future
Beyond the Chatbot: An HCI Reading Club
Is the chatbot really the final form of human-AI interaction?
Join a curated reading club to revisit the foundations of human–computer interaction and speculate on the future of AI and AGI interfaces.
Who is this for?
Designers, engineers, researchers, and any curious folks who want to challenge today’s interface paradigms.
What will we read?
“Direct Manipulation Interfaces” (1985) by Edwin L. Hutchins, James D. Hollan, and Donald A. Norman.
What to prepare?
Read the paper in advance and bring your own copy. Take notes with questions, observations, and ideas.
What to expect?
A guided, research-driven discussion. We’ll unpack the paper, debate its relevance today, and speculate on experimental interfaces beyond the AI chatbot.
Who is hosting?
ÌníOlúwa Abíódún — Product Design Leader, speaker and writer, In Good Company
Sofiia Matsiutsia — Product Designer, speaker, and founder of the AI Community Vibe Coding Collective.
Seats are very limited. Participants are selected to ensure an engaged discussion.