about us

CHISIG is an Australian organisation concerned with the human aspects of interacting with technology, generally known as Human Computer Interaction (HCI). CHISIG provides a forum for people working on all aspects of interactive technology; from analysis to design to evaluation and implementation.

CHISIG’s objectives concern the optimisation of technology for people in work, home and play. This means helping to create systems that support human activity.

CHISIG has a proud history that began in 1984 when, inspired by the CHI conference, Dr Michael Patkin established a special interest group of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, dedicated to human factors in computer technology.

Gitte Lindgaard Award

CHISIG presents an award for the best paper presented at its annual OZCHI conference. It is called the Gitte Lindgaard Award in recognition of Gitte's foresight and leadership in promoting good human-computer interaction design through seminars and conferences culminating in CHISIG's highly successful annual OZCHI conferences.

Award summary:

• For the best paper presented during OZCHI, CHISIG's annual conference
• Awarded for individual or joint authorship but not for a keynote speaker.
• This award is based on both the written paper and the oral presentation at the conference.
• This award is in the form of a Certificate for each author.

The CHISIG Medal

The CHISIG Medal is for outstanding service to and promotion of the CHISIG over at least seven years.

• Awarded to a member of the CHISIG in good standing, or a retired member of CHISIG.
• Nominations can be submitted by any CHISIG member.
• The Award is based the collaborative assessment of the CHISIG Executive.
• The Award is in the form of a medal suitably inscribed with the recipient's name.