CHI research has become more complex (but not more insightful). The reason? Complexity is a competitive factor: it helps separate your paper from others. Lengthy papers with more substudies and details are more likely to do better than short but insightful work that might have more relevance for HCI theory and/or practice. Reviewers are instructed to pay attention to HCI…
Associate Professor at the University of Vaasa. Based in Finland. If you'd like me to give a talk or workshop, please reach out via jonisalm@uwasa.fi.