- Jun 28, 2024
- Alumni
Human Ecology alum puts consumer products to the test
- Mar 6, 2023
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Holistic Human Health, Technology + Human Thriving
Park integrates technology and design to create on-body interfaces
Heat stress from exposure to extreme temperatures is an occupational hazard for firefighters and may put them at risk for cardiovascular disease. In response to this health concern, Heeju Park, associate professor in the Department of Human Centered Design is designing smart fire-gear that monitors heat stroke risk and cardiovascular malfunction through textile-friendly sensors and on-skin cooling technology.
Park shared his research and teaching at the intersection of design, technology, safety, and well-being at the
- Nov 20, 2024
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving, Alumni, Donor
Tanni design challenge enriches learning and builds community
Thirty students and faculty from the Department of Human Centered Design (HCD) gathered on the first Saturday in November for a day-long design charette. The intensive workshop challenged students to combine their skills and perspectives and use AI-powered tools and brand strategy to develop a creative fashion retail experience and vie for a cash prize.
It was sponsored by Tanni Wu ’06, founder of tanni, a fast-growing lifestyle brand, with 10 stores in China and