Hilary Johnson

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Hilary Johnson is a leading figure in human-computer interaction (HCI) and cognitive science, with a particular focus on creativity support, design processes, and the cognitive modeling of interactive systems. Her work has been instrumental in understanding how people engage in creative tasks within computational environments, bridging the gap between theoretical cognitive models and practical system design. Johnson’s research explores how to build tools that augment human creativity, often emphasizing the importance of "everyday creativity" and the cognitive demands of complex problem-solving. She chaired the influential seventh ACM Conference on Creativity and Cognition (2009), a landmark event that brought together diverse perspectives on creativity research and has since garnered over 8 citations. This conference proceedings, which she co-edited, remains a key reference for scholars investigating the intersection of cognition, collaboration, and computational support. Through her sustained contributions, Johnson has shaped how the HCI community thinks about designing for creative work, making her a respected voice in both cognitive ergonomics and interaction design.