Stijn Ossevoort

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Stijn Ossevoort is a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) whose work centers on expressivity, tangible interaction, and the design of embodied user experiences. His most influential contribution is the development of a comprehensive framework for understanding and designing for expressivity in interaction, published in 2021 and cited 25 times. This framework addresses a critical gap in HCI: while "expressivity" is frequently invoked in fields from affective computing to tangible interfaces, it is often defined inconsistently. Ossevoort's work synthesizes these perspectives, offering designers a structured way to think about how users convey meaning, emotion, and intent through interaction with technology. His research is particularly relevant as technology becomes more ubiquitous and tangible, expanding the range of expressive behaviors users can perform. By clarifying what expressivity means in practice, Ossevoort has provided a foundational tool for researchers and designers aiming to create more natural, engaging, and human-centered interactive systems.