ICSE 2026
Sun 12 - Sat 18 April 2026 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tue 14 Apr 2026 11:15 - 11:30 at Bora Bora III - Session 2 Chair(s): Sidong Feng

Developing modern software systems involves numerous challenges, including ensuring effective interaction with clients and end-users. Limited user engagement can compromise both the accuracy of product specifications and the quality of its evaluation. This article describes a strategy to address this issue by integrating users into the development cycle of modern software systems through validation sessions grounded in the Technology Probe (TP) approach. Building upon the TP principles and lessons learned from two prior real applications, as well as knowledge from a literature review of current practices in applying TP in software engineering, a validation session using a TP technique has been evolved. The goal is to enhance this technique by introducing practices that support software engineers conducting TP-based validation sessions. The proposed enhancements include a structured process, tools for capturing user feedback, and resources for supporting the involved practitioners. Therefore, this work provides a structured, evidence-based approach to using TP technique in validation sessions.

Tue 14 Apr

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11:00 - 12:30
Session 2UISE at Bora Bora III
Chair(s): Sidong Feng Monash University
11:00
15m
Talk
UX Requirements Engineering for COSE Platforms: A Cultural Perspective
UISE
Grennda Guerra FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Breno Miranda Federal University of Pernambuco, Anton Fedosov FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
11:15
15m
Talk
Evolving Validation Sessions with Technology Probe Technique to Support the Engineering of Modern Software Systems
UISE
Larissa Galeno , Guilherme Horta Travassos Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
11:30
15m
Talk
Designing an Accessible Blockly: An Extension-Based Accessibility Framework (EAF) for Structured Navigation and Editing
UISE
Rubel Hassan Mollik University of North Texas, Vamsi Krishna Kosuri University of North Texas, Hans Djalali University of North Texas, Stephanie Ludi University of North Texas, Aboubakar Mountapmbeme University of North Texas
11:45
15m
Talk
Virtual Avatars for Accessible Consumer Services: A Rapid Review of Design Patterns and Challenges
UISE
Edson Moreira State University of Ceará, Italo Uchoa State University of Ceará, João Moraes State University of Ceará, Ian Bruno Domingos Ferreira State University of Ceará, Diogo Nascimento State University of Ceará, Matheus Chagas State University of Ceará, Ismayle Santos State University of Ceará, Paulo Maia State University of Ceará, Mariana Cavalcante Equatorial Energy Group
12:00
15m
Talk
Co-design of an Accessible Avatar for Deaf Users: A Participatory Methodology in Practice
UISE
Carlos Eduardo Almeida Feitosa Development and Innovation Laboratory (LabDI), Robson MORAES State University of Ceará - UECE