Publications
Our lab’s publications reflect a strong commitment to advancing human-computer interaction research, with a particular focus on CHI (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems), where recent work has received Best Paper Honorable Mention recognition.
2025
CONFERENCE PAPER
Digital Legacy Systems for Young Adults: Emphasizing Relationship-Oriented Perspectives and Physical Artifacts in Death Preparation
S Kwon, H Jo, S Ryu, JR Do, HJ Lee, JH Lee, K Lee, Y Kang
— Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Bridging Borders, Breaking Biases: Envisioning Technologies to Support North Korean Defectors in South Korea
H Noh, H Jo, G Wang, M Van Kleek, Y Kang
— Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
CounselAR: Exploring How AR Filters Facilitate Online Psychotherapy In the Wild With South Korean Young Adults
H Noh, SMK Chishti, H Jo, N Newhouse, S Kim, M Van Kleek, Y Kang
— Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
2024 – 2020
JOURNAL PAPER
‘Um, so like, is this how I speak?’: design implications for automated visual feedback systems on speech
S Kwon, H Lee, S Park, Y Heo, K Lee, Y Kang
— Behaviour & Information Technology
Counseling chatbot design: The effect of anthropomorphic chatbot characteristics on user self-disclosure and companionship
E Kang, Y Kang
— International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
Exploring the Extent of Usability for Augmented Profile Interfaces in Enhancing Conversation Experiences
H Ryu, H Bang, D Hwang, Y Kang
— Interacting with Computers
CONFERENCE PAPER
Exploring the Potential of Novel Image-to-Text Generators as Prompt Engineers for CivitAI Models
S Song, J Song, J Lee, Y Kang, H Moon
— IIAI International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics
Starting a new life after crossing the Tumen River: How North Korean defectors use digital technology in transition
H Noh, S Yoon, H Jo, M Van Kleek, Y Kang
— Proceedings of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Spiritual AI: Exploring the possibilities of a human-AI interaction beyond productive goals
S Kwon, DW Yoo, Y Kang
— CHI Extended Abstracts
Investigating the Possibility of Using an AR Mask to Support Online Psychological Counseling
H Noh, J Go, S Song, S Kim, Y Kang
— Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
A Multi-sensory Kiosk Interface to Familiarize Users with New Foods
ES Choi, Y Kang
— Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies
2019 – 2015
JOURNAL PAPER
Influence of Gift-Giving in Social Network Games on Social Capital: Relationship Types, Gift-Giving Types, and the Big Five Factors of Personality
MK Kim, HY Kim, YA Kang
— International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
How do people make sense of unfamiliar visualizations?: A grounded model of novice's information visualization sensemaking
S Lee, SH Kim, YH Hung, H Lam, Y Kang, JS Yi
— IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics
A Case Study of Online Part-Time Job Culture: Alba Chunkuk's Current Role in the Culture and the Experience It Aims to Provide
Jieun Lee, Hyejin Kim, Daeun Jeong, Y Kang
— Journal of Convergence Design Research
Allocation Methods of Voice and Sound Feedback by Manipulation Method: Focusing on Interaction with Home Appliances (조작 방식에 따른 음성과 소리 피드백의 할당 방법: 가전제품과의 상호작용을 중심으로 )
Eunjin Hong, Haejung Hwang, Yeonah Kang
— Journal of HCI Korea
SWEEPA: Designing An Indoor Waste Monitoring System For Increased Work Efficiency
Eunkyul Kim, Mingyu Jeong, Yeonah Kang
— Journal of Convergence Design Research
User-Centered Product Design Process Model Study for Furniture Industry - Focusing on Small Furniture Companies (가구산업의 사용자 중심 제품 디자인 프로세스 모델 연구 - 중소 가구기업 중심으로 )
Hyunsoo Park, Jibin Im, Yein Jo, Yeonah Kang
— Journal of Convergence Design Research
Case Study on the Online Recruitment Culture: Focusing on Alba Chunkuk’s Role and User Experience (아르바이트 온라인 구직구인 문화에 대한 사례 연구: 알바천국의 역할과 목표로 하는 사용자 경험을 중심으로 )
Jieun Lee, Hyejin Kim, Daeun Jeong, Yeonah Kang
— Journal of Convergence Design Research
UX Approach to Data Visualization and Visual Analytics (데이터시각화와 시각적분석의 사용자 경험적 접근 )
Yeonah Kang
— Communications of the Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Engineers
CONFERENCE PAPER
BEYES: A Shopping Solution for Independent Clothing Experiences of the Visually Impaired
J Kim, YJ Cho, W Choi, J Shin, D Tsyrenzhapova, JY Kim, YA Kang
— CHI EA 2019
Exploring Effects of Conversational Fillers on User Perception of Conversational Agents
Y Jeong, J Lee, Y Kang
— CHI EA 2019
Revisiting Facebook: A Study on Changes in Social Network Usage
Y Yoo, J Jung, W Kim, Y Kang
— MobileHCI 2019
An Online Comment Assistant for a Better Comment Experience
JY Choi, Y Kang, K Lee
— International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 2019
Can chatbots help reduce the workload of administrative officers? Implementing and deploying FAQ chatbot service in a university
K Lee, J Jo, J Kim, Y Kang
— International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 2019
User Classification for Movie Recommendation Service Improvement Based on Watcha User Types (왓챠 사용자 유형 분류를 통한 영화 추천 서비스 개선 제안 )
Hyeran Jin, Hyunsook Kim, Kyungjin Jung, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2019
From Communication to Consumption: A Qualitative Study on Changes in Facebook User Behavior (소통에서 소비로: 페이스북 사용자 이용 행태 변화에 대한 질적 연구)
Juhui Jung, Youngjae Yoo, Hwayoung Kim, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2019
An Online Comment Assistant for a Better Comment Experience (20대의 기부 친밀성을 높이기 위한 UX 전략 및 서비스 제안 )
Minhye Kim, Yerin Shim, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2019
Mobile Shopping Experience of Active Smart Seniors: Focusing on Visual Experience (액티브 스마트 시니어의 모바일 쇼핑 경험 연구: 시각적 경험을 중심으로 )
Sunyeop Park, Boyoon Kang, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2019
Designing a Portfolio Service for Designers: Focusing on User Needs (디자이너들을 위한 디자인 포트폴리오 서비스 개발: 사용자 니즈 파악을 중심으로 )
Woonghee Park, Jimin Yoo, Shini Hwang, Kiheon Lee, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2019
Exploratory Study on Social Relationship Perception Level and Influencing Factors for Conversational Agents (대화형 에이전트에 대한 사회적 관계 인식수준 및 영향요인에 관한 탐색적 연구: 인식된 나이, 지위, 친밀도를 중심으로)
Yuin Jeong, Jungyeon Lee, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2019
Bringing Computational Thinking to Nonengineering Students through a Capstone Course
K Lee, Y Kang
— HICSS 2019
Application Study to Reduce Women’s Fear of Crime: Focusing on Street Harassment Experience (여성의 ‘범죄에 대한 두려움’을 완화하는 어플리케이션 연구: 길거리 괴롭힘 경험을 중심으로 )
Eunjeong Ko, Yeonah Kang, Sujin Jeon
— HCI Korea 2018
Exploratory Study for Conceptual Design of a Medicine Service through Realistic User Classification (실질적인 사용자 유형 분류를 통한 의약품 서비스 콘셉트 제안 )
Eunbin Kang, Doeun Park, Hyunjoo Kim, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2018
A Study on Co-viewing Experience for Improving and Developing TV Viewing Services in Household Context (TV 시청 서비스 개선 및 개발을 위한 가정 내 동반 시청 경험(Co-viewing) 연구)
Yunhee So, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2018
Users’ Affective Response to Furniture Design Based on Public Openness
Y Jo, J Yim, H Park, Y Kang
— International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population 2017
A New Perspective on Hashtag Use in Instagram: Hashtag Writing (인스타그램에서의 해시태그 사용의 새로운 관점: 해시태그 글쓰기 )
Hyunsoo Park, Jibin Im, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2017
Reading Application Design Combining Character Rewards to Stimulate User Reading Motivation (사용자의 독서 동기를 자극하기 위한 캐릭터 보상이 접목된 독서 어플리케이션 디자인)
Yein Jo, Yeonah Kang, Heejeong Kwon
— HCI Korea 2017
UNPLUGGED IoT: Design and Usability Evaluation of Internet of Things Based on Database of Life Events (UNPLUGGED IoT: 생활 이벤트의 데이터 베이스화로 인한 사물인터넷 설계 디자인 및 사용성 평가 연구)
Youngmi Shin, Yeonah Kang
— HCI Korea 2016
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