Michael Heron

Senior Lecturer at Interaction Design and Software Engineering

My primary research interests are in accessibility, computer games, and accessibility in computer games. I believe inclusivity in technology to be one of the most important elements for ensuring that all members of society can participate equally within the emerging digital economy, and that lack of access to technology can be stigmatizing, especially when considering younger individuals and entertainment technology. I am also interested in the accessibility of tabletop games, which I see as being part of a growing convergence of tabletop games and video games into simply 'games'. Linked to this is an ongoing interest in computer ethics, social responsibility, and professional issues. Much of my work in other areas includes a strong dose of ethic and moral investigation even when it is not the primary focus. I am also the site editor and main writer for Meeple Like Us, a board game blog focused on the accessibility of board games. You can read more about my interests and projects here.

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Showing 5 publications

2023

Screenshots as Photography in Gamescapes: An Annotated Psychogeography of Imaginary Places

Mafalda Samuelsson-Gamboa, Michael Heron, Miriam Amber Sturdee et al
ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, p. 506-518
Paper in proceeding
2023

TTRPG UX: Requirements & Beyond

Miriam Amber Sturdee, Mafalda Samuelsson-Gamboa, Michael Heron
Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings
Paper in proceeding
2023

Communication Challenges in Social Board Games

Michael Crabb, Michael Heron
Simulation and Gaming. Vol. 54 (5), p. 489-507
Journal article
2023

Hands-On Workshop on Tabletop Role-Playing for Inclusive Design: Imagining Sustainable Futures for Older Adults'

Denise Lengyel, Kirsikka Kaipainen, Miriam Sturdee et al
ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, p. 289-293
Paper in proceeding
2023

Tables Got Moves: A Review on Actuated Table Designs

Sjoerd Hendriks, Michael Heron, Mohammad Obaid
ACM International Conference Proceeding Series
Paper in proceeding

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2021–2024

Access Table: Accessible Collaboration around Configurable Displays

Morten Fjeld Interaction design
Mohammad Obaid Interaction design
Michael Heron Interaction design
Swedish Research Council (VR)

8 publications exist
2021–2022

A Technological Solution to Dexterity Board Gaming for Disabled Gamers

Michael Heron Interaction design
Promobilia foundation

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