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Much of what we do in our daily lives is affected by technology. In many cases, however, technology fails to meet the needs of individuals who are trying to use it. I encountered this situation a few years ago when my grandmother had trouble using a banking app on her smartphone. She is intelligent, organized, and, when she wants to do something, she dedicates herself completely to the task at hand. As I watched her struggle with a seemingly simple task, I realized that she was not failing at using technology; rather, technology was failing her. It was then that I became interested in Human-Computer Interaction. Since then, I’ve tried to apply my interest in programming to better understand the relationship between humans and computers in other ways. Volunteering to re-design the website of my university club’s website was a really fun way to apply what I learned in the intro programming courses that I took. Involving the rest of the club members in the re-design process by interviewing them about their current way of accessing information about the club and how they currently complete tasks such as event registration was incredible. Seeing how something as simple as re-organizing the content on a single webpage could enable members to sign up for events within minutes as opposed to hours was really cool and helped solidify my interest in studying Human-Computer Interaction. The human-computer interaction discipline uniquely incorporates many of the other disciplines that I am interested in: psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. Much of the work in human-computer interaction centers around technical questions that are simultaneously human questions, such as: (1) How do we design systems to be accessible to people with disabilities? (2) How do we design intelligent systems that are transparent and are trusted by their users? (3) How do we design technology that does not seize control of people's attention and devour their wellbeing? As technology has spread, it has gone from screens to many modalities of interaction, including voice, gesture, and even immersive environments. Therefore, questions of human-computer interaction are becoming more and more salient. I hope to further study HCI in a more in-depth academic setting, in which I can become familiar with a variety of research methods and gain a deeper insight into human behavior and cognition, all while learning from the best HCI researchers and becoming acquainted with fellow students of diverse academic backgrounds. My long-term goal is to design and build inclusive technologies to enable people to do things they want to do. This could be in industry or in research. Currently I am studying Human-Computer Interaction to build on my previous experiences and to gain the rigour of academic research, methods and faculty in the field.

Technology affects almost everything we do day to day. Unfortunately technology doesn't always help the humans that we want it to. When my grandma was trying to use her bank app I was introduced to this problem. My grandma is a smart woman and she wanted to learn how to use the application. However the app seemed to think that she already knew certain information. Whether it be through small buttons or error messages, my grandma thought there was something wrong with her. I soon learned that its not the person who is dumb its the technology. After this experience I became interested in Human Computer Interaction. I have tried to find ways that help humans interact with technology better. Throughout my introductory classes that included programming I always had fun coding. But I would always ask what happens after you finish coding. Who is going to use your product and why will they enjoy or hate your product. When my club needed their website redone I took that opportunity to learn more about HCI. I talked to members of my club on how they used the website and what problems they faced. When they were able to learn how to sign up for events within less than a minute I felt very pleased. Human Computer Interaction is what draws me to this major. Not only does it teach you how to interact with humans but you also learn psychology and design. There are so many questions I want to answer when learning HCI. How can we make technology for those who are disabled? How can we program our technology to not deceive users? We live in a world where everything is on our phone and will soon transition to not needing a screen at all. So these are just some questions that I want to know answers to. I want to learn more about HCI and see what other people have researched. I believe that taking this class will allow me to learn about the field and open my eyes to new ways of thinking. My goal is to one day create technology that allows humans to enjoy using it. Whether that be through research or working in a company.

Technology shapes almost every moment of our lives, and yet, often times, it does not function for the people it is meant to serve. I first realized this while attempting to help my grandmother use a banking app. My grandmother is a strong, intelligent woman, but because the app did not provide any sort of context or instructions, she could not figure it out. Technology often feels like an ever expanding puzzle with new pieces constantly added and, without previous knowledge, it is almost impossible to make sense of. I eventually realized that my grandmother, as well as other people like her, was not failing the app; the app was failing them. It was because of this realization that inspired me to study human-computer interaction. My career has been dedicated to figuring out these sorts of puzzles and determining how to better serve the people that use given systems. During my first computer science classes, I would find myself enjoying the coding aspect of the class, but I would get most excited when we would discuss the interactions that the code would allow. I designed and volunteered to create our university's computer science club's website and hosted the site on my personal server. It was a great sense of fulfillment to hear that the systems that I designed helped eliminate frustration. Through all of this, I came to understand that a designer's role is not to add aesthetics to a system, but to decide what systems empower and enable the end users to accomplish their goals and what systems serve to further restrict and remove the opportunity from the end users. I feel passionately about issues like human psychology, design, and engineering ethics. That's part of the reason I am drawn to human computer interaction design (HCI). Like other design areas, it requires addressing the needs of real people. How do design and engineering teams support users with disabilities? Is the development of artificial intelligence and other automated systems mechanisms that may impact trust and transparency designed in an ethical manner? The focus on the intersections of design and ethics must continue as the means for interacting with computing systems evolves. My professional and personal values are reflected in HCI, and I am interested in the scholarly study of HCI in order to build my research and analytical skills. Having analyzed my cognition and behavior in the context of other people, I am anxious to learn the same in relationship with technology and interactivity. To bridge good design with reality, people with multiple disciplinary backgrounds must join together in a common goal. As noted, it is imperative the focus of HCI incorporates a range of differing abilities and age groups. My experience developing technological systems will focus on creating design spaces in which people feel they are in control and do not have to feel confused like my grandmother often did.

Human-computer interaction draws together psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. How can technology be made accessible for people with disabilities? How do we encourage people to trust AI tools by making them more understandable? How can we defend people’s attention and wellbeing from malicious use? As computing extends beyond screens and keyboards to include emerging platforms like immersive environments, gesture-based interactions, and voice-based interactions, these questions only increase in importance. I am eager to learn more about HCI so I can contribute to creating technologies that help rather than hinder people. I have been thinking about HCI ever since I helped my grandmother use a banking app. Despite being intelligent and determined, she found it difficult to navigate. The unlabeled menus and minuscule icons were incomprehensible, and error messages were cryptic. The app made assumptions about knowledge and experience she didn’t have. As a result, my grandmother felt like technology wasn’t made for her, and it was her fault she couldn’t use it. Watching her struggle made me realize technology isn’t failing because of how people use it, because technology was failing people because of how it had been made. This insight ignited my passion for HCI. I learned more about HCI during my undergraduate studies. I enjoyed learning to write programs in my intro programming classes. But the idea of human-centeredness excited me the most: Who is going to run my program? How will they use it, and in what context? What problems or frustrations will they encounter? These questions pushed me to consider how people are different from one another and think about technology’s role in everyday life. The intersection of people and technology was front-and-center in a project I worked on over the course of my degree: redesigning a university club’s website. I interviewed members to learn about how they used the site. I observed how they searched for information, then prototyped and tested changes. Ultimately, a process that overwhelmed users, signing up for events, could be completed in less than a minute. Thoughtful design is far from a superficial concern: it’s integral to how people engage with technology. I want to continue learning about HCI through graduate school. I hope to learn more rigorous research methodologies, delve deeper into cognition and human behavior, and learn from expert faculty. I look forward to collaborating with fellow students because effective design is impossible without diverse perspectives. Ultimately, I hope to work in academia or industry designing systems that are inclusive of different needs and abilities, systems that make people feel empowered instead of confused.

Since then, in my introductory programming classes, I have enjoyed writing code, but I have always been particularly fascinated by what happens to it after the last closing bracket. What user base will the product acquire, and what problems will the target users bring to the developers' doorstep? This question drove me to improve the UX of my university club's website. I volunteered to redesign the club's website and engaged in user research by interviewing the existing members and testing prototypes with them. I saw the frustration on my friends' faces when they had to navigate the registration system for our upcoming events. It was exciting to see the final product and realize that all the clutter could be eliminated to make the registration take only a couple of minutes. I want to create products people will enjoy using, so I am always looking for an opportunity to turn the acquired knowledge into an empathetic experience for the user. HCI is a field that combines my interests: psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. The field also involves learning the technical side of interface design, which I am eager to learn. However, I am interested in the fundamental questions of the nature of interfaces and their impact on the users. For example, how can we make products accessible to as many people as possible, including persons with disabilities? How can we design algorithms and systems that are interpretable and trustworthy? And finally, how can we use the technology to make our lives better, not rob our privacy and attention? These are the types of questions I would like to explore further in my specialization in Human-Computer Interaction. By specializing in Human-Computer Interaction, I intend to get a solid theoretical foundation in the principles of interaction between humans and computers. I desire to get to the bottom of the psychology and technology parts of UX and become a universal expert in the field. I also want to meet and work with diverse teams of developers and designers to create products that are accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. That is why I am interested in continuing my education in Human-Computer Interaction at your university. This is my primary motivation for pursuing this specialization. My ultimate goal is to help design inclusive software and services that prioritize user experience, so I can contribute to making technology accessible to all. Whether in an industrial or academic setting, working on such projects motivates me to do my best.

It is difficult to imagine any aspect of life that does not involve technology, and yet the technology fails its users all too often. I first became aware of that issue watching my intelligent and determined grandmother trying to make sense out of a banking application. The application assumed prior knowledge she did not and should not have. Tiny icons, unlabeled menus, and incomprehensible error messages made her feel like she is somehow to blame for failing to use the application. At that moment, I understood that it was the technology that failed to serve its user, not the other way around. Since then, my desire to help people use the systems has grown stronger. In my introductory programming classes, I was excited about the coding itself. However, the most satisfying part for me was finding out what happens after the coding is done: who will use it, in which circumstances, and what problems it brings to the user. Working as a volunteer on a redesigning project for the website of my university club, I did user interviews and watched how users search for information. Creating prototypes, I was thrilled seeing how the process that took minutes to do previously turned into a one-minute task for my clubmates. Good design makes a big difference in how people perceive technology. I am attracted to human-computer interaction due to the intersection of fields that I find interesting: psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. Human-computer interaction is concerned not only with the technical aspect of developing systems but with the human side of things: what kind of interfaces are accessible for people with various disabilities, how can we design tools of AI that are trustworthy and transparent for users, how do we develop interfaces that do not distract us from important tasks but serve as an instrument to facilitate the process. These issues grow more and more relevant now when interfaces evolve beyond the screens. I am interested in studying HCI in order to improve my research skills, learn more about cognitive processes and behavior, and work together with my future professors and peers that will contribute their unique perspectives to the designing process. Long term, I would like to work with inclusive technologies either in a research institute or in the industry. I want to build technology that helps people and makes them feel competent.

Almost all aspects of our lives are interconnected with technology; however, gadgets, applications, and devices do not always fulfill the purposes they are meant for. I realized it when I was watching my grandmother being unable to use the banking application. She was both smart enough and trying hard to solve the problem but the interface has certain requirements which she was unable to meet. Small icons, unnamed sections of the menu, and unclear error messages caused the feeling that it was her fault. At that moment, I understood that technology was to blame for the failure. After receiving this knowledge, I was searching for the opportunities to connect people with technology. During the first programming classes, I enjoyed writing coding but what impressed me the most was the understanding of what happens after coding is done. While volunteering to improve the website of my university club, I was interviewing club members to learn how exactly they look for information on the website. I transformed something difficult into a process that can be completed in less than one minute. My interest to HCI exists because this discipline includes the fields of knowledge I am interested in such as psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. It combines technical questions with questions regarding human beings. How to make accessible systems that are aimed at people with disabilities? How to develop trustworthy AI systems? How to create technology that respects and cares for attention wellbeing? I want to study HCI in order to learn accurate methods of research, to extend my knowledge of cognition and behavior processes and to work with brilliant teachers who are great professionals. I would like to cooperate with individuals from different countries because the quality of a product may depend on different opinions and approaches from around the world. My aim is to develop inclusive systems in either business or academic settings and prevent the situation when people feel confused and helpless.

The influence of technology pervades almost every aspect of life; however, technology often fails those individuals intended to be served by technology. This realization first occurred while I viewed my grandmother struggling to utilize an online banking application. My grandmother was highly intelligent, resourceful, and driven. However, the user interface presented her with numerous symbols (icons), multiple layers of unlabeled sub-menus, and ambiguous error message which left her questioning her own abilities. At that point, I recognized that my grandmother was not the source of the issue; the technology was failing her. The experience led me to pursue the discipline of Human-Computer Interaction. Since that time, I have pursued opportunities to connect users with systems in a manner that minimizes the barriers between humans and computers. Although I thoroughly enjoyed creating code in my introductory programming classes, I consistently became the most motivated when I began asking about the end-users of the applications I created: What were their specific needs and uses? With what frustrations? When I volunteered to redesign my University Club’s website, I conducted interviews, observed member search behaviors and tested various prototypes with the members. Seeing that a previously convoluted process of registering for events could now be completed within approximately a minute was extremely gratifying. As such, I recognized that thoughtful design is not merely cosmetic: it has a direct impact on whether a system serves to empower or exclude its users. As such, I believe HCI offers the opportunity to merge several fields with which I am passionate – psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. Furthermore, HCI provides the ability to address both technical and human-related issues simultaneously. For example: How do we develop systems which provide equal access to users with disabilities? How do we design AI-based applications which are both transparent and trustworthy? How do we develop technology which protects and respects users' attention and well-being versus taking advantage of these elements? These questions will increasingly become relevant as interfaces continue to expand into new modalities including voice, gestures, and immersive media. To further develop the skills necessary to address these types of questions (i.e., developing inclusive technologies) through formal education in HCI will enable me to acquire a systematic approach to research, increase my knowledge of cognitive processes and behavioral responses, and be able to learn from some of the leading researchers in the field. Additionally, I also look forward to collaborating with other students who come from a wide variety of academic disciplines because successful design requires input from a multitude of viewpoints. Ultimately, my long-range objective is to either contribute to the development of inclusive technologies as a researcher or as part of an organization whose mission includes providing technology products that allow users to perceive themselves as competent rather than perplexed. To this end, I aim to create systems that operate in harmony with the capabilities and limitations of each user — i.e., meeting people at their level of capability and avoiding situations similar to the one experienced by my grandmother. Therefore, pursuing formal studies in HCI represents the next logical step towards achieving my envisioned reality.

Technology is present in almost all aspects of our daily life, however, many times technology is not working for those who are supposed to be served by it. I became aware of this issue while watching my grandmother try to navigate a banking application. My grandmother is an intelligent woman, capable, and very determined. However, the application's interface required knowledge that she would have had no prior experience with. Small icons, unlabeled options, and confusing error messages made her feel like she was doing something wrong. At that time, I knew she wasn't failing the technology, rather, the technology was failing her. That day was the beginning of my journey into Human Computer Interaction. Since that time, I've sought out ways to bring together individuals and the tools they employ. As part of my initial introduction to computer science/programming, although I enjoyed creating programs, I was far more motivated by thinking about the "aftermath" of the program being created - i.e., who would utilize the program, under what conditions would they utilize it, and what issues might they experience while utilizing it. When I volunteered to re-create my college organization's web site, I interviewed various members, observed how they attempted to find relevant information on the site, and developed prototype versions of the site which I had them test. Experiencing an initially confusing event registration process turn into one that individuals could complete in less than one minute was extremely rewarding. This experience demonstrated to me that designing a tool thoughtfully does not simply serve as an aesthetic addition; it determines whether the tool enables users to accomplish their goals or prevents users from accomplishing their goals. I am attracted to HCI because it brings together many fields that I find interesting: Psychology, Design, Engineering, and Ethics. It addresses technical problems in addition to human ones. How do we develop systems that are accessible to individuals who have physical or cognitive limitations? How do we design Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications that can be trusted by users and remain transparent? How do we build technologies that respect user's time and mental health instead of using their time and attention for profit? As interfaces continue to expand from computer monitors to include voice activated systems, gesture-based interactions, and virtual reality, these types of questions become even more relevant. I am interested in taking formal courses in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) so that I can acquire strong research methodologies, enhance my comprehension of cognitive and behavioral processes, and obtain instruction from leading HCI researchers. Additionally, I would like to work with fellow students with varying backgrounds since successful designs require input from numerous angles. My long-term career objective is to develop inclusive technology (either as part of a research team or in the private sector) to help people feel capable instead of confused. I strive to design systems that allow people to participate at their own level; therefore, nobody else will experience the same thing my grandmother did. Therefore, studying HCI is the next phase in achieving this vision.

Technology influences our daily lives more and more, but it hasn't always worked as intended. My 'a-ha moment' came when I watched my grandma, smart and curious and trying, use a banking app. Small icons, undefined menus, errors with no guidance. She didn't have the knowledge the app seemed to expect. It wasn't her technology wasn't her failure; my failure, her failure. This was the first time I caught a glimpse of what human-computer interaction could become. Since then I have been seeking to close that distance-between people and their tools. I loved the intricacies of writing code for introductory programming classes but was most invigorated by then asking: after I had finished writing, who was going to use it, and how, and what would make it difficult for them? When I volunteered to re-build the website of a university club, I interviewed users and observed their interaction with information and tested prototypes. Witnessing a registration system that was previously baffling to the point of not registering, and that people could execute in under a minute, was hugely satisfying: design is not dressing, but the difference between power and barriers. What's attracted me to HCI is that it intersects with disciplines I love: human-computer interaction, design, engineering, and morality. HCI raises technical and human issues. How do we design systems that everybody can use? How do we ensure our AI systems are open, trustworthy tools? How can we design technology that enhances our attention and wellbeing rather than hijacking them? Our challenges have become even more clear as interfaces are shifting from screens to voice and gesture and the immersive world. My formal education in HCI would provide me with stronger research methods, enhanced insight into cognition and behaviour and mentorship from the best minds in the field. I want to be part of a vibrant community of researchers from the widest range of backgrounds, for good design is collaborative. My bigger-picture goal is to build inclusive technology, through research or industry, that make everyone feel competent instead of overwhelmed. I want to develop systems that are in the same space as the user, so that others never end up feeling like my grandma. Learning HCI is the next step toward bringing that goal to life.

Nearly every activity in our lives is influenced by technology, which all too frequently fails to serve the very people it was designed to help. Back then when I observed my grandmother's difficulty in using a banking application, I got a glimpse of this. She was bright and able and resolute but the interface took for granted knowledge she didn't need to have. She was left feeling that she was to blame because of the very small icons, menus that weren't labeled, and confusing error messages. At that moment I knew she wasn't the problem with the technology, it was the technology with her. This experience set me on a course toward the field of human/computer interaction. So, I have been searching for chances to connect people and processes since then. In my first few years of teaching introductory programming, I really liked coding but was really energised by asking students: When your code is complete who will be using it, how and what needs would they have? I designed the new website for my university club and interviewed some of the group, watched them navigate searching for information and tested prototypes with them. It was so satisfying to see an event registration process which was crazy in their minds made so easy to be completed in less than one minute. It taught me that “design thinking” is not just for show — it can either enable or discourage. I became interested in HCI because it is a field that brings together STEM related fields that I'm passionate about — psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. Inquires about technical matters and human ones. How to make systems accessible for persons with disabilities? What are suitable designs to ensure transparency and trustworthiness of AI products? How to make technologies that do not compromise attention and wellbeing but honor them? Meanwhile, as interfaces shift from screens to voice, gestures and immersive interfaces, the need for these questions becomes more pressing. I am interested in taking formal classes in HCI to learn some strong research techniques, to better understand cognition and behavior, and to learn from experts in this field. I love working with other people with different views as many viewpoints equal good design. My ultimate vision is to engage in inclusive technology development, either as researchers or as practitioners in the tech industry, where people feel empowered, not confused! I would like to create systems that engage people where they are, not let my grandmother feel this way. The study of HCI is the next step towards realising that vision.

Technology touches almost every facet of our lives but it does not serve the people it was built for. My grandma had a hard time using a banking app and this is when I understood it for the first time. She was smart, competent and determined but the interface demanded information she had no reason to know. She felt like the problem, especially when greeted with tiny icons, no labels on menus and too many meaningless error messages. At that point, I understood she was not failing the technology — the technology was failing her. This moment paved the way for me to head into HCI as a field. I continue to search for opportunities that connect humans to the systems they operate since then. I liked writing code in my intro programming classes, but I found my energy highest when I asked what would happen in the wake of the codes completion - who is going to use this code, where are they using it, and being frustrated by aspet of using it? While redesigning a website for my university club, I interviewed members, observed their information-seeking behaviours, and tested prototypes with them. It was very satisfying to see something that once took 10+ minutes for people to register for an event became a process they could complete in less than a minute. That taught me thoughtful design is not decoration; it determines whether a tool helps or harms. HCI is all these things that I am interested in (psychology, design, engineering, ethics) melded together. It asks technical questions in addition to the human ones. In what way can systems be created to include those with disabilities? Transparent and Trustworthy AI tools. How will we design technology that respects attention and wellbeing in contrast to exploiting them? As interfaces move beyond the screen into voice, gesture, and immersive environments, these questions become even more pressing. I hope to study HCI formally because I want rigorous research training, a better understanding of cognition and behavior, and teachers who are leaders in the field. I am excited about working with people from a variety of backgrounds, because good design is multi-faceted and multi-voiced. In the long term, I want to build inclusive technologies – in research or industry that empowers people as opposed to baffling them. I want to create systems that meet people where they are so that no one else feels this way the way my grandmother did. The next step on the road to that vision is characterising HCI.

Most of the time, the technology we use on a day-to-day basis fails people, even though it shouldn’t. I recognized this for the first time when I observed my grandmother use a banking app. She was smart, skilled and focused, but the interface relied on knowledge she had no reason to have. She felt as if the problem was her due to tiny icons, unlabeled menus and baffling error messages. I recognized then that she was not the one failing the technology; the technology was failing her. At that moment, I was set on the path of human and computer interaction. Since then, I have pursued opportunities for helping peoples’ gap to bridge with the system they are using. In my introductory programming courses, I loved writing code, I was most energized when I asked what happened after the code finished running. Who uses it? In what context? With what frustrations? When I volunteered to take over the redesign of the university club’s website, I interviewed members to find out how they searched for information. I tested prototypes with them and observed their behaviour. It was really satisfying to see an event registration process go from confusing to completing in under a minute. It showed me that thoughtful design is never decoration - it determines whether a tool empowers or excludes. I am passionate about HCI; it offers me an intersection of the four disciplines that I love – psychology, design, engineering and ethics. It asks technical questions as well as human ones. How can we build systems that accommodate for people with disabilities? How to design AI tools that can be seen through? How can we design technology that values and enhances attention and wellbeing instead of abusing them? As interfaces leave the confines of screens for voice, gesture, and immersive places, these questions intensify. I wish to study HCI formally so that I’ll obtain rigorous research methods and deepen my understanding, as well as draw lessons from faculty shaping the area. I like working with people from different backgrounds, since good design is dependent on many perspectives. My future goal is to work on inclusive technologies, whether in research or in industry, that make people feel empowered not confused. I want to create systems that are approachable so that no one else experiences what my grandmother went through. Studying HCI is essential in order to make that vision a reality.

Technology influences almost every aspect of our lives, even though it frequently fails the people it is supposed to help. The first time I realised this was when I saw my grandmother having difficulty using a banking app. Although she was intelligent, capable and determined, the programme assumed that she had knowledge which was completely unnecessary for her to have. The small icons, the menus without labels, and the confusing error messages made her feel as though it was her fault. At that point I came to see that it was not she who was failing the technology; rather, it was the technology that was failing her. Ever since that moment I have been determined to work in the field of human-computer interaction. Since that time I have sought out ways to reduce the gap between people and the systems they use. Although I enjoyed writing code in my beginner programming classes, I was most enthusiastic about finding out what happened after the code had been completed: who would be using it, in what situation, and what frustrations they would have? When I agreed to redesign my university club's website, I interviewed the members, watched the way they searched for information, and put prototypes through tests with them. It was very satisfying to see an event registration procedure which had previously been confusing become one that people could finish in under a minute. This experience proved to me that careful design is not just about decoration; it decides whether a tool enables or excludes people. I have been attracted to HCI since it brings together a number of fields that I am interested in: psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. It poses both technical and human questions. For example, how can we design systems that are accessible to people who have disabilities? How can we create AI tools that are transparent and trustworthy? How can we develop technology that respects people's attention and their wellbeing rather than taking advantage of them? The importance of these questions increases as interfaces go beyond screens and become voice, gesture, and immersive environments. My aim is to study HCI in a formal way so as to acquire rigorous research methods, improve my understanding of cognition and behaviour, and learn from the faculty members who are helping to shape the field. I am looking forward to working with peers from a variety of backgrounds since good design relies on many different perspectives. My aim is to be involved in the development of inclusive technologies—whether in a research or industrial context—so that people feel capable not merely confused. I would like to create systems that address people at their current level, in order that nobody else may have the same experience as my grandmother did. Taking up the study of HCI is the next move towards making that vision a reality.