Berkeley MDes

24 Results

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.,

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People

Congruo Guan

Bio

Hi, I’m Congruo Guan — a multidisciplinary designer focusing on emerging technologies.

I started out in architecture, which gave me a deep curiosity about how people interact with spaces.

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People

Joy He

Bio

I’m a designer, engineer, and maker with a background in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo. I’m especially drawn to physical interactions; designing from first principles in emerging technologies where design approaches are still being defined.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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?

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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,

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