- Mar 14, 2022
- by E.C. Barrett
- Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving, Alumni
Alumna develops 3D body-mapping tech to help consumers, the environment
Online shopping for clothing offers consumers convenience but comes with some notable downsides for them and the environment. Size and fit issues often prompt consumers to return the items, which leads to increased carbon costs.
New body-mapping technology developed in the College of Human Ecology’s Department of Human Centered Design (HCD) aims to solve those problems, by improving garment design and fit, while helping customers choose the right size for their unique shape.
“Women typically
- Jul 26, 2024
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Holistic Human Health, Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving
Weaving health and sustainability into interactive textiles
Two recent research projects from the Hybrid Body Lab (HBL), directed by Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao, assistant professor of human centered design, are providing new opportunities in the field of human-computer interaction and for makers of electronic-textiles (e-textiles).
Moji Ashour
Moji’s work focuses on wayfinding in complex indoor environments, particularly how spatial organization and environmental features shape the wayfinding experience of users. His research examines the cognitive and emotional processes that influence how wayfinders experience, interpret, and transit through complex architectural spaces, with a particular interest in the challenges associated with large healthcare settings and the emotional weight these environments carry. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates design research, environmental psychology, and cognitive science, he
- May 1 ,2026
- by Karen Steffy
- Human Centered Design
- Human Ecology Building T01
Emotional Cartographies: Integrating Neuroscience and AI for Human-Centered Spatial Networks
This presentation explores the dynamic interplay between human emotions and the built environment through two interconnected streams. The first stream delves into how emotional responses can be captured and analyzed using advanced neuroscience devices, and how artificial intelligence can uncover patterns linking emotions to specific spatial, interior, and urban conditions. The second stream reflects on these findings by examining emotion-based spatial networks across small, medium, and large scales, demonstrating innovative visualization techniques that reveal the
- May 5, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Community Engagement, Social Impact + Justice, Technology + Human Thriving
Residency weaves ancestry, community and technology
Equipped with rat tail combs, hair clips and braiding gel, Lauren Hooks begins the workshop by explaining the purpose of each tool. Then, with patient precision, she guides each student as they try to braid a mannequin’s hair.
Hooks is a hair artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in braiding, blending historical and cultural traditions with her own creative vision to create novel, wearable art. Her designs have featured in both film and fashion