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Alternative Research Outcomes (AROs) are research endpoints that go beyond traditional written publications, taking many different formats, such as documentaries, DIY tutorials, public exhibitions, podcasts, zines and many more. AROs are intentionally designed in specific forms to translate, communicate, and extend research insights in ways that are meaningful to intended audiences.
There is growing interest and initiative in the HCI and Design community to work with many different forms of research endpoints.
To explore and acknowledge the efforts, impacts, contributions and values of these alternative outcomes of research, we have been engaging with a number of researchers -- ranging from master's and phd students to senior scholars and practitioners -- in discussing and developing the concept of ARO.
We have analyzed and identified the following four key characteristics of AROs:
Translational: AROs bridges tha gap between research findings and the audience's understanding.
Situational: AROs are grounded in specific contexts, positionality and audience.
Transparent: AROs reflect and reveal openness, limitations, trade-offs and assumptions in the research process.
Initiatory: AROs bring audiences into ongoing interaction and discussion.
We acknowledge that we are not the only researchers practicing this initiative. Therefore, our goal is to keep hosting channels and platforms for engaging with researchers who are already working on or passionate about this topic.
Join us in this growing community as we continue to explore, expand and redefine the value, impact and boundaries of AROs within and beyond academia!
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