Queer(ing) HCI: Moving Forward in Theory and Practice

Katta Spiel, Os Keyes, Ashley Marie Walker, Michael A. DeVito, Jeremy P. Birnholtz, Emeline Brulé, Ann Light, Pinar Barlas, Jean Hardy, Alex A. Ahmed, Jennifer A. Rode, Jed R. Brubaker, Gopinaath Kannabiran

Abstract: The increasing corpus on queer research within HCI, which started by focusing on sites such as location-based dating apps, has begun to expand to other topics such as identity formation, mental health and physical well-being. This Special Interest Group (SIG) aims to create a space for discussion, connection and camaraderie for researchers working with queer populations, queer people in research, and those using queer theory to inform their work. We aim to facilitate a broad-ranging, inclusive discussion of where queer HCI research goes next.