The BayChi presentation, Revealing Hidden Stories: Co-Designing the Thamien Ohlone Augmented Reality Tour, sounds like a fascinating exploration into using augmented reality (AR) for storytelling, particularly to honor the history and culture of the Thamien Ohlone people. This approach emphasizes co-design, where members of the Ohlone community actively participate in shaping the experience, ensuring cultural authenticity and relevance. I imagine this would highlight how interaction designers can work collaboratively with communities to bring historical narratives to life, leveraging technology to create meaningful, educational experiences.

Learning from this presentation could greatly impact your IXD practice by showcasing the importance of inclusivity and cultural sensitivity when designing experiences that represent diverse histories. It might inspire new ways to think about user-centered design, not only focusing on functionality but also on how digital interactions can deepen cultural understanding and empathy. Additionally, seeing how AR is applied to create immersive tours could broaden your technical skill set, making you more adaptable to emerging tools and techniques that make interfaces more engaging.