We regularly make serendipitous discoveries in both online and offline contexts–from
stumbling upon a useful website when searching for something completely different to …

Some researchers have suggested that opportunities for serendipitous discovery of
information may be limited in the online environment as a result of technological facilitation …

Serendipity occurs when unexpected circumstances and an “aha” moment of insight result in
a valuable, unanticipated outcome. Designing digital information environments to support …

Serendipity is where unexpected circumstances and an insightful 'aha'moment result in a
valuable outcome. We discuss how interactive systems can support the process of …

This position paper highlights how serendipity plays a part in the design and adoption of real
time information systems during disasters. The general availability of WEB 2.0, Open Source …

We often interact with digital information environments to find useful information. But
sometimes useful information finds us unexpectedly, propelling us in new and exciting …

Serendipity, the process of making fortunate discoveries for which someone was not looking
for, plays a critical role in leveraging creativity and innovation. In this paper we propose a …

The value of serendipity is widely acknowledged in the literature. However there is little
support to stimulate serendipity through technology based on the understanding of the …

This research proposes the creation of a methodological framework for the design of
interactive systems that allow and encourage valuable and unpredictable—viz serendipitous …

Serendipity is an engaging, deeply personal and even magical experience to some. While
serendipity has been noted to arise during people's interactions with digital photos, we have …