Adobe Research at CHI 2021

The 2021 CHI Conference is being held virtually from May 8 to 13, 2021. Adobe Research is presenting a variety of work at the conference this year, including five full papers, two "Late-Breaking Work" papers, and one workshop paper.

Designing Responsive Visualizations

Visualizations play a crucial role in how news organizations effectively communicate essential information to the public. In our research, we tackle the challenge of creating responsive visualizations that adapt the content for users on a range of devices.

Experimental System Translates Mid-air Hand Gestures into 3D Animation

Adobe Research has a history of enabling natural interfaces to create dynamic media through acting and performances. We are now exploring a key question: How will this new form of interaction change the way we design dynamic content in immersive environments?

Character Animator: An Emmy in the Making

An informal conversation led to a brand-new product, Adobe Character Animator - now being recognized with an Emmy Award for its contributions to television.

Mira Dontcheva: From Search to Livestreaming

Principal Scientist and Research Manager Mira Dontcheva shares how her work in human computer interaction at Adobe Research has evolved. Her current focus: Livestreaming.

Fresco: The Future of Painting, Born of a Union of Art and Science

A partnership of scientists and artists at Adobe Research set out to revolutionize the digital painting medium. Together, they created Fresco, Adobe's mobile painting app.

Researchers Ask: Will You Remember that Video Tomorrow?

Adobe Research scientists are finding new ways to understand what people remember about videos.

Look Here: Researcher Predicts What Attracts Attention in Photos and Designs

Using AI and crowdsourcing, Zoya Bylinskii explores what people see and remember about images, designs, and data visualizations.

Augmenting Live Videos with Interactive Graphics

An Adobe Research team is exploring how to enhance real-time presentations with interactive graphics to create a powerful new storytelling environment.