Abstract
This paper examines linguistic and cultural diversity in Human-Computer Interaction through multilingual experiences across various native languages, including Hungarian, Japanese, Cree, German, Welsh, Spanish, Mandarin, French, Polish, and Arabic. Each contribution reveals unique challenges in translation, usability, and cultural nuance within digital interfaces, with linguistic barriers ranging from issues with non-Latin characters to loss of contextual meaning and limited localisation options. These sections highlight the limitations of current design practices, which often prioritise English-centric frameworks that fail to accommodate diverse language structures and cultural nuances. By capturing these varied perspectives, this paper underscores the need for inclusive, cross-lingual design practices that address global usability challenges. It contributes to the development of more accessible and culturally sensitive digital environments, fostering an HCI approach that values linguistic diversity and cultural specificity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CHI EA 2025 - Extended Abstracts of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9798400713958 |
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Publication status | Published - 25 Apr 2025 |
Event | The ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2025 - Yokohama, Japan Duration: 26 Apr 2025 → 1 May 2025 https://chi2025.acm.org/ |
Publication series
Name | Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings |
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Publisher | ACM |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2159-6468 |
Conference
Conference | The ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2025 |
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Abbreviated title | CHI 2025 |
Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Yokohama |
Period | 26/04/25 → 1/05/25 |
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Bibliographical note
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