Human-Centered Data Interaction and Physicalization
We explore how personal and collective data can be made more humane, meaningful, and ethically engaging. Through physical and interactive representations of data, we support reflection, behavior change, and self-knowledge while challenging dominant data paradigms.
Core Methods: Data humanism, physicalization, embodied interaction, critical data studies, speculative prototyping
Example Projects
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MUZE: Multisensory Music Sharing for Emotional Wellbeing and Connection
Project Summary MUZE is a multisensory music creation and sharing device designed to reduce loneliness and support emotional regulation in young adults. Developed during a …
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Designing for Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Human-Centered Informatics Approach
Project Summary Wellbeing is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in organizational health, yet remains challenging to measure and support effectively, especially across diverse and …
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Toklima: A Robotic Voting Interface to Democratize Thermal Comfort
Project Summary Toklima explores how social robotics and tangible interaction can be used to visualize and mediate thermal comfort in shared workspaces. Developed in partnership …