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Inner Peace in Outer SpaceAffective Technology Design In a demanding work or living environment, well designed machines and devices can help people more easily accomplish difficult tasks. As the work and living environment becomes increasingly automated, exceptional design is mandatory. In this case, mood-enhancing technology can also provide people with stress relief and emotional support. {more} |
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FabulistNew Media Storytelling Application For this project I was asked to create a trailer or intro to a movie or book. I decided to create an intro to a book because it seemed like a more challenging task. I first thought about how a book intro could enhance the reading experience. To better understand this question, I went to my local bookstore and observed people browsing books on the shelves. {more} |
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LoveNest: Alternative Online Dating ModelOnline Identity and the Art of Persuasive Technology With so many online dating sites available, it is hard to evaluate which one is most effective. Each dater must try to attract desirable matches and screen the undesirable matches; new ways of evaluating the success of the dater must be explored because the dynamics of online dating are different than offline dating. {more} |
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M3: Matching Mental ModelsVisual Narrative Risk Communication for Usable Security Usability and security have been traditionally seen as incompatible; human behavior has been considered the "weakest link" in maintaining system security. I am interested in how human nature can be used to enhance system security. {more} |
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Brain CaveA Large-Scale, Interactive Experience My team was given the task of creating an interactive museum exhibit, designed with children in mind. Our concept is a small room that represents the human brain. We wanted to provide an experience that is engaging and educational. Each area of this walk-through "brain" contains activities that reflect the function of that area of a true brain. {more} |
As people rely more on technology to accomplish essential daily tasks, the nature of human-computer relationships and the personal meaning of these relationships are evolving. I develop concepts and designs that improve these relationships through user-centered, people-friendly technologies.
User Experience Research is at the core of each of these designs projects. Understanding how to accurately measure the characteristics and needs of the user group is only the first step. Effective, engaging, enjoyable applications come from an iterative design process, which is firmly grounded in the insights gained through user experience research and knowledge of user-centered design principles.