Qualitative Study for LLM-assisted Design Study Process: Strategies, Challenges, and Roles
Design studies aim to create visualization solutions for real-world problems of different application domains. Recently, the emergence of large language models (LLMs) has introduced new opportunities to enhance the design study process, providing capabilities such as creative problem-solving, data handling, and insightful analysis. However, despite their growing popularity, there remains a lack of systematic understanding of how LLMs can effectively assist researchers in visualization-specific design studies. In this paper, we conducted a multi-stage qualitative study to fill this gap, involving 30 design study researchers from diverse backgrounds and expertise levels. Through in-depth interviews and carefully-designed questionnaires, we investigated strategies for utilizing LLMs, the challenges encountered, and the practices used to overcome them. We further compiled and summarized the roles that LLMs can play across different stages of the design study process. Our findings highlight practical implications…
Subtitle: Pre-Conference Talk by RUAN Shaolun. Contact: scisseminar@smu.edu.sg. Speaker Details: , RUAN Shaolun
PhD Candidate
School of Computing and Information Systems
Singapore Management University, Shaolun Ruan is currently a Ph.D. candidate in School of Computing and Information Systems at Singapore Management University (SMU). His research interests include Data Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction. His work focuses on developing human-centered computing tools to address complex scientific problems, facilitating the process of explainability and data-driven decision-making. He is the… RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ynmKyZpakUeiQ_Bq_WdGTejbEKPlArBJhZomj91naG9UMklDSVNPTUtSWFdQTlVSWVdNVEQ1V0hHTi4u. Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Information Technology & Systems. Audience: Public.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Meeting room 4.4, Level 4. School of Computing and Information Systems 1,
Singapore Management University, 80 Stamford Road, Singapore 178902.
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ICHEC 2025 will take place in the heart of Singapore at the Singapore Management University (SMU).
Day 1 (November 21, 2025): School of Computing and Information Systems 2 (School of Economics), 90 Stamford Road.
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Welcome to the International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC 2025), hosted in vibrant, multicultural Singapore. Rooted in the spirit of human-computer interaction (HCI), ICHEC is a global platform for exploring how computing—especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies—is intertwined with human values, cultures, and lived experiences. Formerly known as Chinese CHI, the conference has been reimagined with a broader and more inclusive vision. We welcome HCI researchers, AI practitioners, designers, artists, and technologists from around the world to share their work, engage in dialogue, and build new collaborations. In the…
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