What does Generative UI mean for HCI Practice?

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Authors: Siân Lindley, Jack M. Williams, Yining Cao, Haijun Xia, Elizabeth F. Churchill, Abigail Sellen, Jeffrey Nichols, David R. Karger
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References: 34

Abstract

The increasing capability of AI models to generate user interfaces has the potential to transform HCI and design practice. We invite researchers, designers, developers, and practitioners to explore how generative UI – interfaces created by AI models – will reshape design methods, workflows, and user experiences. Our goals are to (i) envision how generative UI can underpin innovative human-centric experiences, and (ii) reflect on how HCI and design practice could and should evolve to meet the opportunities and challenges this presents. This will be an interactive and discussion-oriented workshop, featuring a pop-up panel, creative ideation exercises, and collaborative artefact development. Artefacts produced through the workshop will be shared online afterwards and will, we hope, result in an Interactions or CACM article. We will welcome submissions from scholars and practitioners working on dynamic or generative UI, as well as those with expertise in related areas. To keep participation broad, participants will be asked to submit a two-page position paper (in ACM single column format), a two-page pictorial, or a two-minute video at the workshop website. We expect approximately 35 participants to register and attend, including the organizers.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Usability and User Interface Design Innovative Human-Technology Interaction Data Visualization and Analytics

Publication details

Journal / source
Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Publisher
ACM
Pages
1–7
Publication date
13 April 2026