Student Works educational XR TeachXR Hannah Bartolomea MDes Fall 2022 How might we enable high school teachers to use xr tools to enhance classroom storytelling? Introduction It is difficult to teach microscopic chemistry topics. Virtual and augmented reality technologies have been shown to improve student learning of 3D science topics by allowing students to learn about these concepts in 3D space (Johnston et al., …
Student Works Bioforms Divya Srinivasan & Chia-Jung (Charon) Kuo MDes2024 Exploring the bioaesthetics and affordances of algae-based bioplastics Introduction While bioplastics are often promoted as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials, they are frequently framed as direct substitutes expected to mimic the behavior and performance of plastics. …
Student Works Call to Action Vidit Bhargava MDes 2024 Ambient Computing for Focused Learning Introduction In today’s attention economy, students are bombarded by digital distractions that erode focus and undermine learning. Smartphones, once lauded as tools of empowerment, …
Student Works Tactus Liam Hatakenaka, Reina Li, and Stephanie Wang MDes 2024 Democratizing Athletic Training Through Real-Time Haptic Feedback Introduction Traditional sports training systems often fail to provide timely and precise feedback, particularly outside elite settings. …
Student Works Pebbi Wanlun Ding & Jiayi Liu MDes 2024 Reimagine Emotional Support in Cancer Care Introduction In cancer care, emotional communication often falls short. Patients feel isolated, while caregivers struggle to interpret unspoken needs. …
Student Works Guerilla-Greening Kirk Mendoza & Abigail Chen MDes 2024 Empowering Eco-Civil Disobedience in Urban Spaces Introduction As cities heat up due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, traditional greening efforts often unintentionally fuel gentrification, …
Student Works Second Organ Adorey Shen, Yanru Qian, Ching-Wen (Carina) Lee MDes 2024 Reimagining Sensory Perception in the Age of AI Introduction What does it mean to see, hear, and speak in an age mediated by artificial intelligence? …
Student Works How We May Make Roshan Mohan MDes 2024 A Vision for Producing Sustainable Hardware Introduction Traditionally, sustainability has been relegated to an afterthought in manufacturing. The consumer hardware industry has prioritized cost efficiency through global supply chains, …
Student Works CURIO Katherine Liu & Ming-Chen (Charlene) Lu MDes 2024 A Sustainable Art Exploration Toolkit for Families Introduction Despite museums’ efforts to welcome families through innovative programming, many still struggle to create sustainable engagement beyond isolated visits. …
Career Events Design Career Conversations: Insights from Industry Leaders The Jacobs Institute’s Fall 2024 Career Conversations series features design career professionals in conversation with Jacobs’ Director of Career Services, Stephanie Bianco. They also feature lunch! All events are in Jacobs 310. …
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