Gavin Sim
Personal Website
I am a Reader in Human Computer Interaction at the University of Central Lancashire and Director of the Doctoral Training Centre for Industry Collaboration . This is my personal website highlighting publication, funding and things I find interesting.
My research lies in the fields of Human Computer Interaction and Child Computer Interaction. I focus on the design and evaluation of technologies in a wide range of context including gaming, education, and health. I use a wide range of methods including Participatory design, survey tools and technologies including eye tracking to improve end users’ experiences.
Korte, Jessica, Gavin Sim, Aurora Constantin, Eva Eriksson, Jerry Alan Fails, Cristina Adriana Alexandru, Janet C. Read, and Cara Wilson. "Pushing the boundaries of Participatory Design with children." International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction (2022): 100547.
KTP with iControl Sports Training Systems Ltd. Looking at designing training aids for football academies.
Read, Janet, Marta Kristin Larusdottir, Anna Sigríður Islind, Gavin Sim, and Dan Fitton. "Tick Box Design: A bounded and packageable co-design method for large workshops." International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction (2022): 100505.
The Chici group at UCLan have been working with Lingo Kids to evaluate apps with preschoolers in teh North West of England..