Category: Design Process
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Assessing Writing of Undergraduate Students in a GenAI WorldThe final phase of the Double Diamond design process is to converge the solution space, ultimately to one final solution for the problem. Within the problem space of assessing writing of undergraduate students in a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) world, the problem to solve is: “How can we make the learning that occurs while writing…
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Assessing Writing of Undergraduate Students in a GenAI WorldDesign Process · Education Practice & Theory · Generative Artificial Intelligence · PhD in Educational Technology · User ExperienceI am exploring the problem space of assessing writing of undergraduate students in a generative artificial intelligent (GenAI) world through a double diamond design process. I first explored the problem space in order to better understand the problem, in Attempting to Define a Wicked Problem, before converging on a singular problem statement, in Converging a…
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Exploring Affordances and Limitations of Generative Artificial IntelligenceDesign Process · Education Practice & Theory · Generative Artificial Intelligence · PhD in Educational Technology · User Experience
Good designers need to engage in many perspectives, oftentimes simultaneously. That is, the ability to move fluidly between different frames of mind throughout the process, from managerial to focused and from divergent to convergent. Additionally, strong and confident design emerges from the ability to integrate and leverage external support and diverse perspectives—to see things how…
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Assessing Writing of Undergraduate Students in a GenAI WorldDesign Process · Generative Artificial Intelligence · PhD in Educational Technology · User Experience
Using the Double Diamond design process, I began exploring the problem space of assessing undergraduate writing in a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) context. I examined the literature and conducted simulated stakeholder interviews to understand the extent and nuance of the challenge. You can view the whole journey here: Attempting to Define a Wicked Problem. This…
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Assessing Writing of Undergraduate Students in a GenAI World
The emergence of GenAI is revealing a fundamental flaw to the assessment of writing as large language models (LLMs) are capable of instantly generating text that is indistinguishable from a human (Nikoli et al., 2024). Human-centred design recommends that one should “start by trying to understand what the real issues are” (Norman, 2013, p. 218),…
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an interactive art light up button game system
i/o Mimicry is an interactive light-up button game system designed to merge technology, play, and music into a fun and engaging art experience. The system features large LED-embedded buttons, speakers, and multiple play modes, making it accessible to people of all ages. Collaborators: Victor Lai & Anouk Borris Project Timeline: November 2023 – June 2024…
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An interactive installation about systems, stewardship, and shared space.
Spaceship Earth is a large-scale interactive art installation that invites participants into a glowing, cushioned dome surrounded by a kinetic ball machine. Inside, sensors track movement while light and sound shifts with energy levels and responds to imbalances. Visitors must work together to hand-crank glowing balls to the top of the machine—illuminating the system and…
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a tool to disrupt the design of educational experiences
Experience Wildcards are a tool that inspires divergent thinking when designing educational experience – to approach person-centred design from new angles. Tools, such as Experience Wildcards, are valuable as they challenge designers ideas and disrupt their practices offering new avenues for inquiry. The project started from an crude idea and resulted in the development of…
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an online knowledge center for everything screenprinting
Problem During the COVID-19 pandemic, Wachiay Studio, a screenprinting studio in the Comox Valley, needed to pivot to remote instruction. Developing a an accessible and comprehensive online learning platform for screenprinting proved to not only meet the needs to teach our students but also to the general public. Screenprinting is a versatile and accessible production…
