My research produces social, cultural, and critical understandings of diverse groups of people, analog and digital technology and their use, as well as new design artifacts. This highly interdisciplinary research involves the use of methodologies from various domains including design, computer science, philosophy of technology, anthropology, and sociology. My background and training spans communication and interaction design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, information science, and qualitative research methods. In my work, I leverage my various disciplinary perspectives and skills.
My research interests include interaction and product design, research through design, speculative design, philosophy of technology, human-technology relations, technological mediation theory, and human-animal interaction. Below I offer a selection of my research work.
Investigations into Complex Computational Things in the Context of Design
Postdoctoral Research at the Umeå Institute of Design (2019-2020)
Investigating the Design & Deployment of Calmer
Calmer is a Device for Simulating Maternal Skin-to-Skin Holding for Premature Infants.
Postdoctoral Research with colleagues at the University of British Columbia (2019).
Design Research Products and Deployment Studies
Research at Simon Fraser University (2012-2018)
Design Research Informed by Philosophical Perspectives on Technology
Doctoral Thesis Research at Simon Fraser University (2014-2018)
Ethnographic Studies of Diverse Groups of People
Interactions of Guide Dog Teams & Community and Practices of Skateboarding - Doctoral Research at Simon Fraser University (2012 - 2018)
Speculative Design Workshop at the AGO
Research with colleagues at Simon Fraser University (2012 - 2015)
Studies of DIY, Repair, and Tutorials
Doctoral Research with colleagues at Simon Fraser University (2012-2016)
Research and Design on Emergency Management and Information Visualisation
Research with colleagues at Simon Fraser University (2011 - 2012)
Masters Thesis: Portal System Design for Geo-Applications
Masters Project at the Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (2009-2010)