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Garreth Tigwell

Assistant Professor

School of Information
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
garreth.w.tigwell@rit.edu
585-475-6451
Office Hours
Please email me to find out up-to-date information on my office hours. I tend to change them each semester to account for changes in my schedule.
Office Location
GOL-2657

Garreth Tigwell

Assistant Professor

School of Information
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
garreth.w.tigwell@rit.edu
585-475-6451
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Published Conference Proceedings
Nourian, Laleh, Kristen Shinohara, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Understanding Discussions Around Culture Within Courses Covering Topics on Accessibility and Disability at U.S. Universities." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '23), April 23–28, 2023, Hamburg, Germany. Ed. Albrecht Schmidt, et al. NY, NY: ACM, 2023. Web.
Geddes, Connor, et al. "Improving Colour Patterns to Assist People with Colour Vision Deficiency." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Ed. Simone Barbosa, et al. NY, USA: ACM, 2022. Web.
Shandilya, Esha, Mingming Fan, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "“I Need to Be Professional until My New Team Uses Emoji, GIFs, or Memes First’’: New Collaborators’ Perspectives on Using Non-Textual Communication in Virtual Workspaces." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Ed. Simone Barbosa, et al. NY, USA: ACM, 2022. Web.
Tigwell, Garreth W. "Nuanced Perspectives Toward Disability Simulations from Digital Designers, Blind, Low Vision, and Color Blind People." Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’21), May 8–13, 2021, Yokohama, Japan. Ed. Yoshifumi Kitamura and Aaron Quigley. NYC, NY: ACM, 2021. Web.
Li, Junchen, Garreth W. Tigwell, and Kristen Shinohara. "Accessibility of High-Fidelity Prototyping Tools." Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’21), May 8–13, 2021, Yokohama, Japan. Ed. Yoshifumi Kitamura and Aaron Quigley. NYC, NY: ACM, 2021. Web.
Tigwell, Garreth W., Kristen Shinohara, and Michael McQuaid. "If You Don't Build It, They Won't Come: HCI has an Inaccessibility Problem." Proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction Consortium (HCIC), June 20-24, 2021, Virtual Event. Ed. N/A. Virtual Event, Virtual Event: n.p., 2021. Web.
Tigwell, Garreth W., Kristen Shinohara, and Laleh Nourian. "Accessibility Across Borders." Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI’21) Workshop: Decolonizing HCI Across Borders, May 8–13, 2021, Yokohama, Japan. Ed. Vikram Kamath Cannanure, et al. Virtual, Virtual: n.p., 2021. Web.
Tigwell, Garreth W., et al. "Student and Teacher Perspectives of Learning ASL in an Online Setting." Proceedings of the ASSETS '20: The 22nd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Tiago Guerreiro, Hugo Nicolau, and Karyn Moffatt. New York, NY: ACM, 2020. Web.
Tigwell, Garreth W., Benjamin M. Gorman, and Rachel Menzies. "Emoji Accessibility for Visually Impaired People." Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '20). Ed. Regina Bernhaupt and Florian 'Floyd' Mueller. New York, NY: ACM, 2020. Web.
Tigwell, Garreth W. and Michael Crabb. "Household Surface Interactions: Understanding User Input Preferences and Perceived Home Experiences." Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '20). Ed. Regina Bernhaupt and Florian 'Floyd' Mueller. New York, NY: ACM, 2020. Web.
Gleason, Cole, et al. "Addressing the Accessibility of Social Media." Proceedings of the 22nd ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing. Ed. Eric Gilbert and Karrie Karahalios. New York, New York: ACM, 2019. Web.
Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper
Andrew, Sarah, et al. "Authentication Challenges in Customer Service Settings Experienced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing People." Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA ’23), April 23– 28, 2023, Hamburg, Germany. Ed. Albrecht Schmidt, et al. NY, NY: ACM.
Lyke, Nash, Benjamin M. Gorman, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Exploring the Accessibility of Crypto Technologies." Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA ’23), April 23– 28, 2023, Hamburg, Germany. Ed. Albrecht Schmidt, et al. NY, NY: ACM.
Luna, Sanzida Mojib, et al. "Communication and Collaboration Among DHH People in a Co-located Collaborative Multiplayer AR Environment." Proceedings of the 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS ’23), October 22–25, 2023, New York, NY, USA. Ed. Erin Brady and Maria Wolters. NY, NY: ACM.
McDonnell, Emma J., et al. "Tackling the Lack of a Practical Guide in Disability-Centered Research." Proceedings of the 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS ’23), October 22–25, 2023, New York, NY, USA. Ed. Erin Brady and Maria Wolters. NY, NY: ACM.
Kokate, Urvashi, Kristen Shinohara, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Exploring Accessibility Features and Plug-ins for Digital Prototyping Tools." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 24th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Jon Froehlich, Kristen Shinohara, and Stephanie Ludi. NY, USA: ACM.
Pillai, Athira, Kristen Shinohara, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Website Builders Still Contribute To Inaccessible Web Design." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 24th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Jon Froehlich, Kristen Shinohara, and Stephanie Ludi. NY, USA: ACM.
Nourian, Laleh, Kristen Shinohara, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Digital Accessibility in Iran: An Investigation Focusing on Iran’s National Policies on Accessibility and Disability Support." Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 24th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Jon Froehlich, Kristen Shinohara, and Stephanie Ludi. NY, USA: ACM.
Dingman, Becca, Garreth W. Tigwell, and Kristen Shinohara. "Interview and Think-Aloud Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Participants in Design Research." Proceedings of the 23rd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS \\\'21), October 18–22, 2021, Virtual Event. Ed. Jonathan Lazar, Jinjuan Heidi Feng, and Faustina Hwang. Virtual, Virtual: ACM.
Dingman, Becca, Garreth W. Tigwell, and Kristen Shinohara. "Designing a Podcast Platform for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users." Proceedings of the 23rd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS \'21), October 18–22, 2021, Virtual Event. Ed. Jonathan Lazar, Jinjuan Heidi Feng, and Faustina Hwang. Virtual, Virtual: ACM.
Le, Trinh, et al. "Exploring a Multifaceted Framework to Support the Design of Mobile Apps for Self-Regulating Anxiety." Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems Extended Abstracts (CHI ’21 Extended Abstracts), May8–13, 2021, Yokohama, Japan. Ed. Yoshifumi Kitamura and Aaron Quigley. Virtual, Virtual: ACM.
Menzies, Rachel, Benjamin M. Gorman, and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Reflections on Using Chat-Based Platforms for Online Interviews with Screen-Reader Users." Proceedings of the 22nd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Tiago Guerreiro, Hugo Nicolau, and Karyn Moffatt. New York, NY: ACM.
Andrew, Sarah, et al. "A Review of Literature on Accessibility and Authentication Techniques." Proceedings of the ASSETS '20: The 22nd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Tiago Guerreiro, Hugo Nicolau, and Karyn Moffatt. New York, NY: ACM.
Menzies, Rachel, et al. "Weaving Accessibility Through an Undergraduate Degree." Proceedings of the 21st International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Ed. Jeffrey P. Bigham. New York, New York: ACM.
Book Chapter
Keilers, Chloe, Garreth W. Tigwell, and Roshan L. Peiris. "Data Visualization Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Audiences." Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14020. Ed. Margherita Antona and Constantine Stephanidis. Copenhagen, Denmark: Springer, 2023. 399–413. Web.
Journal Paper
Sin, Jaisie, et al. "Uncovering inclusivity gaps in design pedagogy through the digital design marginalization framework." Frontiers in Computer Science. (2022): 14. Web.
Kamarushi, Manisha Varma, et al. "OneButtonPIN: A Single Button Authentication Method for Blind or Low Vision Users to Improve Accessibility and Prevent Eavesdropping." Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact.. (2022): 22. Web.
Menzies, Rachel, Garreth W. Tigwell, and Michael Crabb. "Author Reflections on Creating Accessible Academic Papers." ACM Trans. Access. Comput.. (2022): 36. Web.
Andrew, Sarah and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Accessible Design is Mediated by Job Support Structures and Knowledge Gained Through Design Career Pathways." Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact. (2022): 24. Web.
Invited Article/Publication
Shinohara, Kristen and Garreth W. Tigwell. "Why getting more people with disabilities developing technology is good for everyone." The Conversation. (2021). Web.

Currently Teaching

HCIN-600
Research Methods
3 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to the practical application of various research methods that can be used in human computer interaction. The course provides an overview of the research process and the literature review, and provides experience with qualitative, survey, and experimental research methods. Students will study existing research and design and conduct studies. Students will need to have taken a statistics course before registering for this class.
HCIN-620
Information and Interaction Design
3 Credits
Designing meaningful relationships among people and the products they use is both an art and a science. This course will focus on the unique design practice of: representing and organizing information in such a way as to facilitate perception and understanding (information architecture); and, specifying the appropriate mechanisms for accessing and manipulating task information (interaction design). This course will also explore the various design patterns (design solutions to particular problems) that are appropriate for the HCI professional. Students will need prior knowledge of an interface prototyping tool.
HCIN-630
Usability Testing
3 Credits
This project-based course will focus on the formal evaluation of products. Topics include usability test goal setting, recruitment of appropriate users, design of test tasks, design of the test environment, test plan development and implementation, analysis and interpretation of the results, and documentation and presentation of results and recommendations.
HCIN-700
Current Topics in HCI
3 Credits
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an evolving field. This course is designed to study the current themes and advanced issues of HCI. Topics will vary depending upon current research and developments in the field.
ISTE-266
Design For Accessibility
3 Credits
This course will explore the design, evaluation, and use of computing and information technologies to benefit people with disabilities and older adults. Students will learn how to analyze the accessibility of existing software or websites, and they will learn how to design technology that can be effectively, enjoyably, and efficiently used by people with diverse sensory, motor, and cognitive abilities. Students will learn about cutting-edge ways in which science and technology has provided assistance and accessibility for people with disabilities. Students will learn how to investigate the needs of users with disabilities, design technologies according to universal design or accessibility principles, interpret key accessibility regulations and guidelines, and include people with disabilities in the design and evaluation of new technologies. Programming is required.
ISTE-798
Graduate Seminar In Information Sciences And Technologies
3 Credits
This IST seminar course provides an opportunity for special one-time offerings of graduate topics or allows faculty to pilot possible new graduate offerings. Specific course details (such as the course topics, format, resource needs, and credit hours) will be determined by the faculty member(s) who propose a given seminar offering.
ISTE-799
Independent Study
3 Credits
The student will work independently, under the supervision of one or more faculty advisers, on a topic of mutual interest that is beyond the depth of or not covered in other courses.

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