I am an interaction designer and researcher interested in designing and investigating systems, services and products that can affect people, societies and cultures in profound ways. I am invested in design that positively impact the human condition with respect to (i) everyday personal growth, enjoyment and meaning (ii) as well as long-term needs associated with social and environmental sustainability. I research several themes related to this mission including sustainable interaction design, designerly methods, and design for everyday life. My background spans anthropology, informatics, and interaction design. I recently graduated with a M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction / Design from Indiana University. I just finished up a great position as a Fulbright scholar in the design department at the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane, Australia. I just made the move to Cambridge, UK to begin a summer research position in the Socio-Digital Systems group. In the Fall, I'll be venturing to Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute.
This site features my research and design projects.
Design Portfolio
See my design projects.
Curriculum Vita
Take a look at my CV
Blog
Read my blog at culturalogic.com
I'll be giving a lecture on notions of durability in the context of interactive technology and strategies for designing enduring interactive products at the University of Melbourne Interaction Design Group's weekly research seminar. My talk is scheduled for March 6th, 3-4pm in the IDEA lab (4th floor). Come check it out!
Our paper related to personal inventories research spanning the last couple years was accepted to the CHI 2009 conference. Our work-in-progress on the design of enduring interactive products was also accepted.
Our paper was accepted to CHI 2009.
Presented and vollunteered at OZCHI in Cairns.
Began work in Brisbane, Australia as a Fulbright scholar.