Designing for Self-Perception of Aging in Low-Resource Settings: Leveraging Reflection, AI, and Cultural Contexts in HCI
A hands-on session using Self-Perception of Aging (SPA) as an entry point to co-design Indian Knowledge System (IKS) inspired well-being toolkits across digital, tangible, and hybrid media.
What this workshop is about
How can SPA, culture and spirituality, and equitable AI be translated into interactive tools for well-being? Building on research with older adults in India and a working SPA reflection app, we will experience Indian Knowledge System (IKS) inspired guidance and materialize it into design concepts and low-fi toolkits.
Who should attend
HCI researchers and designers, gerontechnologists, social scientists, and practitioners interested in aging, culture, spirituality, and equitable AI. Students and early-career folks are welcome. No prior IKS knowledge required.
Reserve your spot
We’ll prioritize a mix of perspectives. You’ll receive a confirmation email if you’re in the first 20, or a waitlist note otherwise.
Limited to 20 participants.
- Date/Time: 7 Nov 2025 · 14:00–17:00 IST
- Venue: Room TBA
- Format: Hands-on, collaborative
Workshop plan (3 hours)
| 14:00–14:20 | Understanding: Framing Self-Perception of Aging (SPA), cultural context, and reflection exercise |
| 14:20–14:40 | Experience the prototype: Engage with the SPA reflection app and sample guidance |
| 14:40–15:00 | Sense-making: Discuss and cluster IKS-inspired guidance text |
| 15:00–15:45 | Ideation / Co-design sprint: Develop toolkit concepts (digital, tangible, or hybrid) |
| 15:45–16:30 | Synthesis and Reflection: Share outcomes, reflect, and discuss design principles |
| 16:30–17:00 | Wrap-up / Buffer: Informal sharing, closing thoughts, and next steps |
Scheduled for 7 Nov 2025, 14:00–17:00 IST (3 hours). Room details will be announced by India HCI organizers.
Team
- Neeta Khanuja — PhD Candidate at Instituto Superior Técnico (Portugal) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
- Yogesh Kumar Meena — Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- Jodi Forlizzi — The Herbert A. Simon Professor, HCI Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
- Valentina Nisi — Professor, Instituto Superior Técnico (Portugal); Affiliated Faculty, HCI Institute, CMU
Contact: nkhanuja@andrew.cmu.edu
FAQ
What will I make in the workshop?
A low-fi concept for a well-being toolkit (for example, a digital interaction, tangible device, ritual guide, or hybrid service) grounded in Indian Knowledge System (IKS) inspired guidance.
Do I need prior knowledge of Indian Knowledge System or Self-Perception of Aging?
No. We will provide short primers and design prompts.
What do you do with the outputs?
With consent, we may analyze anonymized artifacts for a post-workshop academic write-up.
Accessibility
Please tell us about any accessibility needs in the sign-up form and we will do our best to accommodate.
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