HCIPAI Awards 2024

HCIPAI is happy to announce annual awards for recognizing outstanding achievements in Human-Computer Interaction in India in the following categories

  • Best HCI Design Project 
  • Best Student Project
  • Academic Research Recognition

Submit your nominations now!

What do you get?

  • Awards trophy and a certificate
  • Student award prize money of ₹50,000/- and a free pass to IndiaHCI 2024 conference
  • Industry-wide recognition
  • Use of HCIPAI awards logo
  • Honouree listing on HCIPAI website
  • Social media publicity
  • Opportunity to display honoured project/ research in IndiaHCI conference 2025
  • Top 5 honorees in Industry and Student Project category can present project in IndiaHCI conference 2024

Eligibility 

All entries must be of project or research completed in the past two years, i.e. after September 2022 till date.

Best HCI Design Project 

  • Must be a commercial product or service launched within the past two years.
  • Demonstrate a clear focus on user experience and human-centered design.
  • Show a measurable impact on user satisfaction or business outcomes.
  • Project must have been primarily conducted or implemented in India.

Best Student Project in HCI

  • Must be a part of the academic assignment submitted as a part of the curriculum under a supervisor or advisor. (A letter signed by the supervisor/ advisor needs to be attached to the entry)
  • Demonstrate a clear focus on user experience and human-centered design.
  • Show innovative design solutions and potential impact.
  • Academic institute must be in India.

Academic Research Recognition in HCI

  • The researcher must be affiliated with a recognized academic institution in India.
  • Research must be published in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings.
  • Research should align with the HCI domain.
  • The research should demonstrate potential or realized impact on the field or society.

Judging Criteria

A panel of HCI experts will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

Best HCI Design Project 

  • Depth of user research and understanding of user needs.
  • Originality and creativity of the product or service.
  • Usability goals achieved and impact created.
  • Aesthetic appeal and effectiveness of the interface.
  • Measurable results and positive user outcomes.

Best Student Project in HCI

  • Clear articulation of the problem, its significance, and target user group.
  • Evidence of user research and understanding of user needs.
  • Originality of the solution and its potential impact.
  • Aesthetic appeal and effectiveness of the interface.
  • Clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of the project presentation.

Academic Research Recognition in HCI

  • Extent of the global recognition of the research.
  • How well does the research address specific challenges or opportunities in India.

Timeline

  • Submission Deadline: 11th Oct 2024
  • Intimation for Shortlisting: 27th Oct 2024
  • In-person presentation by the shortlisted candidates: During India HCI 2024
  • Winners Announced: Last session of the IndiaHCI 2024 Conference

 Application Process

  • Applicants submit a detailed project report including goals, methodology, results, and impact ( Submission Link ).
  • Proceed to pay the fees for your entry as per the the category wise fees mentioned in the section below ( Payment Link ). 
  • A panel of experts evaluates applications based on the defined criteria.
  • A shortlist of finalists is selected for presentation during IndiaHCI Conference.
  • Winners are announced and recognized at an award ceremony on the last day of the IndiaHCI 2024 Conference in IDC IIT Bombay.

Declarations and Supporting Documents

Applicants are required to provide:

  • Project documentation: Reports, papers, presentations, prototypes, or other relevant materials. Testimonials or data demonstrating metrics or evidence of the project’s impact.
  • Declaration of originality and intellectual property rights.
  • Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Member affiliations, if any.
  • Date of completion of the project.


Application Fees

Application fees per entry are as follows.

Only entries with completed payments will be evaluated.

Pay Your Application Fee

Note: For availing member discounts, please ensure that you register using your institute/ organisation email ID.