Mikael Wiberg – författare

Fast and Slow: Methods for Timely HCI and Interaction Design Research explores the dynamic interplay between rapid and reflective, or long-term vs. short-term research in human–computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design research. In an era where fast approaches to technical research are foregrounded, this book provides a critical examination of the temporalities at play in various research approaches – from long-term empirical studies to rapid prototyping. Ultimately, it asks the fundamental question of how to make timely research contributions and how to plan research projects to be timely in terms of impact.Drawing inspiration from fast and slow thinking, design thinking, and our ever-changing world, this book contrasts "fast" approaches – such as "quick-and-dirty" ethnography, prototyping, and AI-driven automation – with "slow" methodologies that emphasize ethnographic studies, longitudinal research, and participatory design. By working across the fast and slow approaches to research, the book helps researchers and practitioners navigate the trade-offs between efficiency and depth, rapid results, and reflection. Ultimately, the focus of the book is on timely research contributions.With a focus on research approaches, this book presents cases, methodological insights, and theoretical discussions that foreground the temporalities at play in HCI and interaction design research. It questions whether the rush to develop, iterate, and deploy can sometimes obscure critical insights about human behavior, emerging phenomena, ethical considerations, and long-term impact.Whether you are an HCI researcher, UX practitioner, or technology strategist, Fast and Slow: Methods for Timely HCI and Interaction Design Research offers a fresh perspective on how to plan and carry out HCI and interaction design research – over time.

Delves into the evolving landscape of human-technology interaction (HTI), encompassing various facets from design and implementation to psychological impacts and strategic considerations. The book begins with foundational theories in HTI and strategic design, progressing to practical applications and implications across multiple domains such as human-robot interaction, augmented and virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. Subsequent chapters explore the integration of AI and machine learning with human processes, the psychological effects of technology, and user experience design.The authors address specialized areas including assistive technologies, game design, and the fusion of art, science, and technology and discuss the role of technology in learning and education, and urban sustainability through digital innovations. Concluding with a look at future trends like transhumanism, Human-Technology Interaction - Interdisciplinary Approaches and Perspectives offers a comprehensive analysis of how technologies shape human experiences, behaviours, and societal development.

Ubiquitouscomputing has a vision of information and interaction being embedded in theworld around us; this forms the basis of this book. Built environments aresubjects of design and architects have seen digital elements incorporated intothe fabric of buildings as a way of creating environments that meet the dynamicchallenges of future habitation. Methods forprototyping interactive buildings are discussed and the theoretical overlapsbetween both domains are explored. Topics like the role of space and technologywithin the workplace as well as the role of embodiment in understanding howbuildings and technology can influence action are discussed, as well as investigating the creation of place with new methodologies toinvestigate the occupation of buildings and how they can be used to understandspatial technologies. Architectureand Interaction is aimed at researchers and practitioners in the field of computing who want togain a greater insight into the challenges of creating technologies in thebuilt environment and those from the architectural and urban design disciplineswho wish to incorporate digital information technologies in future buildings.

Ubiquitouscomputing has a vision of information and interaction being embedded in theworld around us; this forms the basis of this book. Built environments aresubjects of design and architects have seen digital elements incorporated intothe fabric of buildings as a way of creating environments that meet the dynamicchallenges of future habitation. Methods forprototyping interactive buildings are discussed and the theoretical overlapsbetween both domains are explored. Topics like the role of space and technologywithin the workplace as well as the role of embodiment in understanding howbuildings and technology can influence action are discussed, as well as investigating the creation of place with new methodologies toinvestigate the occupation of buildings and how they can be used to understandspatial technologies. Architectureand Interaction is aimed at researchers and practitioners in the field of computing who want togain a greater insight into the challenges of creating technologies in thebuilt environment and those from the architectural and urban design disciplineswho wish to incorporate digital information technologies in future buildings.

Open innovation increases the profit of companies and organizations via the input and the adoption of new ideas that are transformed into new processes, products, and services. Yet, how do we ensure that adopters of such innovations focus on relevant problems and use appropriate methods?  How should we manage open innovation technologies? How can we exploit distributed knowledge and inventions? And how can we promote them successfully on the market? With valuable lessons to be learned from academic research and industrial experiences of e.g. Intel, Nokia, Philips Healthcare, small municipalities, e-learning platforms and user communities, this book focuses on some of the key dimensions of open innovation and open innovation technologies. It is divided into three themes: theme 1 deals with open innovation as it is in use today, including theoretical underpinnings and lessons from related research fields. Theme 2 analyzes the use of open innovation in organizations today in order to extract best practices. Theme 3 presents forward-looking theoretical research as well as practical future uses of open innovation. Each chapter addresses the particular topics by presenting experiences and results gained in real life projects and/or by empirical research, and clearly states its purpose and how readers are supposed to benefit from it. Overall, the objectives of this book are to advance and disseminate research on systematic open innovation, and to make its results available to practitioners. Thus, the intended target audience includes the international academic community, industrial enterprises, and public authorities.

This book contains the refereed proceedings of the Third Scandinavian Conference on Information Systems (SCIS), held in Sigtuna, Sweden, in August 2012.The digitization of modern society’s information and communication structures has fundamentally changed our everyday life, economy, business, and society.  How can information systems research as an academic yet pragmatic discipline contribute to designing the interactive society? The Scandinavian IS tradition with its emphasis on engaged scholarship, action research, and socially embedded design has a lot to contribute to this discussion. The 10 papers accepted for presentation at the conference were selected from 33 submissions, and they are grouped into two main themes: the interactive society and design.

Open innovation increases the profit of companies and organizations via the input and the adoption of new ideas that are transformed into new processes, products, and services. Yet, how do we ensure that adopters of such innovations focus on relevant problems and use appropriate methods?  How should we manage open innovation technologies? How can we exploit distributed knowledge and inventions? And how can we promote them successfully on the market? With valuable lessons to be learned from academic research and industrial experiences of e.g. Intel, Nokia, Philips Healthcare, small municipalities, e-learning platforms and user communities, this book focuses on some of the key dimensions of open innovation and open innovation technologies. It is divided into three themes: theme 1 deals with open innovation as it is in use today, including theoretical underpinnings and lessons from related research fields. Theme 2 analyzes the use of open innovation in organizations today in order to extract best practices. Theme 3 presents forward-looking theoretical research as well as practical future uses of open innovation. Each chapter addresses the particular topics by presenting experiences and results gained in real life projects and/or by empirical research, and clearly states its purpose and how readers are supposed to benefit from it. Overall, the objectives of this book are to advance and disseminate research on systematic open innovation, and to make its results available to practitioners. Thus, the intended target audience includes the international academic community, industrial enterprises, and public authorities.

Introduktion till medieteknik är boken för dig som vill få en introduktion till ämnet medieteknik. Vi vänder oss till dig som är intresserad av hur teknologier och dess användning möts − från ett fokus på mediekonsumtion, till hur medier formar vårt moderna samhälle. Boken ger en introduktion till medieteknikens olika former, ­kanaler, och uttryckssätt, och vi ger även en inblick i hur medieteknik skapas. Med en utgångspunkt i design, programmering och medieteknikens visuella och audiella uttryck ges en vidare introduktion till medieteknikens tillämpnings­om­­­råd­en − från speldesign till interaktiva medier. Boken berör också angreppssätt för att arbeta användarcentrerat med digital medieutveckling och design, samt berör projektledning för utveckling av digital medieteknik. Med denna intro­duktion till medieteknik som ämne visar boken på ett antal framväxande områden för vidare forskning inom medieteknik.Introduktion till medieteknik är sammansatt så att den med fördel kan ­användas som kurslitteratur i utbildning inom områden som medieteknik, ­medie­­- produktion, design för digitala medier eller motsvarande. Boken kan läsas som en helhet, alternativt som fristående kapitel.

I en tid präglad av ofred och geopolitiska spänningar står EU inför stora utmaningar. Unionen har dock visat sig motståndskraftig. När många för några år sedan befarade att flera medlemsstater skulle följa i Storbritanniens fotspår och lämna unionen står i stället en ny utvidgning av EU högt upp på dagordningen år 2024. I ljuset av denna utveckling ställs EU inför ett antal vägval som på olika sätt berör unionens djup och storlek. I denna bok ställs ett flertal centrala frågor på sin spets: Hur skönjs konturerna av ett större EU, och vilka premisser kommer att gälla för inträdet av nya medlemmar? Vilka lärdomar kan dras av Storbritanniens utträde ur EU och hur har brexit påverkat den politiska dynamiken i unionen? Innebär europeisk solidaritet ett krav på ett kollektivt försvar av EU? Hur hanteras förnyade flyktingströmmar till EU i skuggan av en hotfull omvärld? Vad ska innehållet i EU medborgarskapet vara och hur bör solidariteten mellan arbetstagare utformas? Hur utvecklas EU:s framtida arbetsmarknadsdynamik i ljuset av artificiell intelligens?