Research

I'm an impact-centered design researcher passionate about inter- and transdisciplinary scholarship. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, behavioral science, human-computer interaction, and design science. At the heart of my work is the belief that design holds a unique power to untangle, (re)frame, and address complex challenges emerging from the intertwined relationships between people, artifacts, non-human beings, and their social-ecological environments.

My research follows two main lines of inquiry. First, I investigate the (un)intended mediating effects of interactive technologies and experiential or speculative artifacts on human experience, behavior, and well-being. Second, I translate these insights into practical design methods and tools that support the development, implementation, and evaluation of future interventions. My work has published in international journals such as International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Frontiers in Psychology, Virtual Reality, and Computers & Industrial Engineering, edited books, and proceedings of peer-reviewed conferences such as ICED, IDETC/CIE, IASDR, and the DESIGN conference. I also contribute to science communication by writing articles for broader audiences such as review articles on events like Milan Design Week and Dutch Design Week, and regularly serve as a reviewer for leading design research venues such as IASDR, DRS, and DIS.

Research interests

Human(ity)-Centered Design | Interaction Design | Design for Experience | Design for Behavioral Change | Design for Well-being | Virtual Reality | Extended Reality | Planetary Health | Multimodel Metaphor | Embodied Interaction | Aesthetics