AI-Assisted Causal Pathway Diagram for Human-Centered Design

arXiv:2403.08111v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: This paper explores the integration of causal pathway diagrams (CPD) into human-centered design (HCD), investigating how these diagrams can enhance the early stages of the design process. A dedicated CPD plugin for the online collaborative whiteboard platform Miro was developed to streamline diagram creation and offer real-time AI-driven guidance. Through a user study with designers (N=20), we found that CPD's branching and its emphasis on causal connections supported both divergent and convergent processes during design. …

abstract arxiv causal collaborative cs.ai cs.cl cs.hc design diagrams human integration paper platform plugin process real-time real-time ai type whiteboard