The HCI MRG (Human-Computer Interaction Multidisciplinary Research Group) is a dynamic research group dedicated to advancing the field of human-computer interaction.

The HCI MRG employs a multidisciplinary approach to research, drawing from various design methodologies and frameworks, to explore ways of creating solutions that prioritise the needs, preferences, and experiences of users. The group strives to shape the future of technology design, ensuring users remain at the centre and creating meaningful and transformative experiences in a wide range of domains.

Research Interests

• Participatory and Human-Centred Design
• Creativity and Innovation in HCI
• Social Computing
• HCI for Sustainable Development
• Interactive System Design
• Ethics in HCI
• Human-Centred AI Research
• Ethnographic Studies
• Accessible and Inclusive Design

Expertise & Services

User-Centred Design & Research

• User Needs Analysis: Conducting user needs analysis to understand and prioritise the requirements, expectations, and pain points, providing a solid foundation for design and development decisions.
• Usability Testing and Evaluation: Conducting usability testing and evaluations of digital products and interfaces to identify areas of improvement and provide recommendations for accessibility and inclusivity.
• Prototype Development: Creating interactive prototypes and mockups to visualise and test design concepts.

Support for Design and Development:

• Co-Design Workshops: Facilitating workshops with experts, industry professionals, students, startups, and government agencies to tackle complex human-computer interaction challenges.
• Interaction Design Consulting: Providing expertise in interaction design, including designing user interfaces that are intuitive and user-friendly.
• Design Critique and Feedback Sessions: Providing constructive critique and feedback on design projects to encourage iterative improvement.

Education and Knowledge Sharing:

• Innovation and Design Thinking Challenges: Hosting innovation challenges or hackathons to encourage creative problem-solving in technology design.
• Publication and Knowledge Dissemination: Publishing research findings in academic journals, conferences, and sharing knowledge with the broader community.
• Advising and Mentorship: Offering mentorship and guidance to students and researchers interested in the field of human-computer interaction.