Research Index
Research
Independent investigations into human experience and the environments that shape it.
About the Research
Human Experience & Design
I'm interested in how the environments around us shape the way we think, behave, and experience everyday life—and how thoughtful design might make those experiences better.
My work uses research and human-centered design to investigate questions across technology, behavior, and environments.
Research does not always lead to a designed solution. Some investigations end with a clearer understanding of a problem; others may reveal opportunities for frameworks, experiments, prototypes, or interventions.
Research Philosophy
Each investigation begins with an observation. Questions are refined through research, observation, and reflection, using methods appropriate to what I'm trying to understand and the people and contexts involved. Findings are synthesized to clarify the problem, surface patterns and opportunities, and, when appropriate, inform frameworks, experiments, prototypes, or interventions.
Current Investigations
- Investigation 004Concluded
Designing Movement Into the Workday
What helps or prevents working adults from spending time moving outdoors, and what role does outdoor movement play in their overall well-being?
Format — collaboration · concept study · prototypeTopics — Behavioral Science · Design · Systems Thinking · Public HealthOpen Investigation ↗ - Investigation 003Phase I Complete
The Quality of the Relationship
What makes technology use feel supportive in some contexts and disruptive in others?
Format — exploratory studyTopics — Technology · Digital Well-Being · Human BehaviorOpen Investigation ↗ - Investigation 002Concluded
The Conditions of Coexistence
What conditions allow one environment to support multiple, equally legitimate experiences without requiring them to converge into one?
Format — concept studyTopics — Behavioral Science · Design · Systems ThinkingOpen Investigation ↗ - Investigation 001Ongoing
The Places We Become
What role do our environments play in shaping who we become?
Format — concept studyTopics — Behavioral Science · Design · Systems ThinkingOpen Investigation ↗