Bio

As a researcher, writer and consultant, I'm interested in all forms of experience design, with special interest in design research, concept development and design strategy for interactive media. As part of my practice, I am committed to considerations of environmental health and social justice as well as other humanities - and science-based values and insights. At UCSC I developed three undergraduate courses to boost creative and values-based for both game design and theatre students. Previously at CCA and Art Center, I led the design and development of graduate trans-media design programs. Both programs welcomed students trained in a variety of design disciplines, usually with converging interests in interactive systems. The alumni of both programs are designers who are excellent practitioners of design research, strategy, and systems thinking as part of their design process. Specialties: Human-centered design research, interactive concept development, design strategy, IxD, mentorship and management, teaching, writing, public speaking, performance.