What If...? Exploring HInt Design through Design Fiction

• Alexandre S. de M. Guerra Federal University of Minas Gerais http://orcid.org/0009-0007-6044-5780
• Euller S. L. Silva Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6658-1571
• Gustavo B. B. Perdigão Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1834-6400
• Glívia A. R. Barbosa Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1872-5291
• Raquel O. Prates Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7128-4974

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/ihc_estendido.2025.13014

Abstract

Introduction: Human-Computer Integration (HInt) extends HCI by framing humans and autonomous technologies as partners. Objective: To investigate design challenges of partner technologies through Design Fiction. Methodology: The study included four steps: literature review, focus defnition, creation of three Design Fictions, and artifact analysis. Expected Results: Design Fiction fosters imagining futures and refecting on impacts, supporting HInt design.

Keywords: Design Fiction, Human-Computer Integration, Partner Technology

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