Palestra do Prof. Antonio Piccinno (University of Bari)

Описание: From professional design & development to End-User Development through Meta-Design, Symbiotic AI systems, and Generative AI


Prof. Antonio Piccinno (University of Bari “Aldo Moro”/TNE Desk Project 2025)


From professional design & development to End-User Development through Meta-Design, Symbiotic AI systems, and Generative AI

Prof. Antonio Piccinno (University of Bari “Aldo Moro”/TNE Desk Project 2025)

Dia 10/02 (terça-feira), 10h30 horas (horário do Rio de Janeiro)

Sala H-324B, Bloco H do Centro de Tecnologia
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Abstract:
The evolution of software development has moved far beyond the traditional paradigm in which professional designers and engineers exclusively shape systems for passive end users. Today, the rise of End-User Development (EUD), empowered by Meta-Design principles, enables domain experts—non-programmers with deep knowledge of their fields—to actively participate in creating, tailoring, and evolving the digital tools they use daily. This participatory shift redefines roles, blurs the boundaries between users and developers, and fosters socio-technical ecosystems in which systems and users co-evolve. In parallel, Artificial Intelligence—particularly Generative AI (GenAI)—is transforming how humans conceptualize, design, and interact with software. GenAI is not merely an automation tool; it is a dynamic, responsive partner that adapts to user needs in real time, thereby reshaping workflows, creativity, and collaboration. However, its integration into EUD and Meta-Design contexts demands more than technical fluency—it requires intentional prompt engineering, ethical awareness, and a commitment to building human–AI symbiotic relationships where both parties enhance each other’s capabilities.
This lecture series explores the convergence of EUD, Meta-Design, and emerging AI paradigms. It investigates how Meta-Design frameworks can scaffold environments in which end users become designers, how Generative AI can support or hinder this empowerment, and which design principles ensure that AI-augmented systems remain transparent, controllable, and aligned with human values. Special attention is given to prompt engineering as a critical literacy in this new landscape—positioned not as a casual input mechanism but as a disciplined practice for guiding GenAI toward secure, context-aware, and ethically sound outputs.

Through theoretical grounding, real-world case studies, and hands-on reflection, students will examine:

The historical and conceptual trajectory from professional design to participatory and end-user-driven development;
The role of Meta-Design in cultivating “cultures of participation” and enabling system openness and adaptability;
The opportunities and risks of integrating Generative AI into EUD environments;
Emerging frameworks for responsible prompt design that support human–AI symbiosis, legal compliance, and contextual fidelity.
By the end of the series, students will be equipped to envision, evaluate, and prototype next-generation development environments where humans and AI co-create—not just software, but more inclusive, responsive, and evolving digital ecologies.

Short Bio:
Antonio Piccinno is an Associate Professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the University of Bari, Italy. Founder of the IVU Lab (Interaction, Visualization, Usability & UX), leading research on the interplay between HCI and Software Engineering through End-User Development (EUD). His research focus comprises Human-Centered Design, End-User Development, Adaptive Interfaces, Multimodal Interaction, Secure Software Analysis & Design. Author of 150+ publications in journals, conferences, and collections. Key roles: Chair of the Steering Committee of IS-EUD Symposium. Expert Member & Coordinator in IFIP TC13 (International Federation for Information Processing, Technical Committee on HCI). Founder & Co-Chair of the International Workshop on Culture of Participation in the Digital Age (CoPDA). Collaborated in the European EUD-Net project on End-User Development. Active member of ACM, IEEE, ACM SIGCHI, and SIGCHI Italy. Teaching: Software Engineering (undergraduate) and Cyber-Security Capstone Project (graduate) at the University of Bari.

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