Presenting Feminist Soft Interface HCI Research at CHI 2025

I’m excited to share that my doctoral research was featured at the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in Yokohama, Japan. This is the world’s leading event in human-computer interaction (HCI), with over 5,600 participants this year—a record in the conference’s 40-year history.

The CHI conference is the largest international event for HCI, where researchers and professionals gather to discuss the latest advances in interactive technology. It is organized annually by ACM SIGCHI and focuses on improving the relationship between people and computer systems, covering topics like user experience, interface design, VR/AR, AI, social impacts, accessibility, and more.

My contribution was the only Hungarian project accepted to the conference program. Supported by a Cooperative Doctoral Scholarship, I was able to present both my paper and interactive prototype in person.

My paper, published in the official conference proceedings, introduces a feminist methodology for interface design. It aims to increase inclusivity by centering female perspectives, offers an alternative to the “seamless design” approach, and includes a custom-designed printed circuit board that enables collaboration with textile designers and creators without prior tech experience.

My work was featured in the Interactivity track, where I hosted a 3-day booth with live demos and professional discussions. This provided valuable feedback and the opportunity to connect with an international community of researchers and creators.

This experience was a major milestone in my research, combining critical, material, and collaborative elements and opening doors for future international work at the intersection of design, art, and feminist HCI.