EDUCATION
Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences
Tangible Media Group, MIT Media Lab
Focus: HCI, Computational Knitting, Smart Materials
Thesis Commitee: Hiroshi Ishii, Mitch Resnick, Zach Liberman
Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Cornell University
Focus: Digital Fabrication, 3D Body Scanning Technology
Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences
Tangible Media Group, MIT Media Lab
Focus: HCI, Computational Knitting, Smart Materials
Thesis Commitee: Hiroshi Ishii, Mitch Resnick, Zach Liberman
Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Cornell University
Focus: Digital Fabrication, 3D Body Scanning Technology
EXPERIENCE
Senior User Experience Researcher
Samsung Design Innovation Center
2021 - 2024
R&D Researhcer
Accenture Future Technology Lab
2020
Research Assistant
MIT Media Lab
2019 - 2021
Product Development Intern
Michael Kors
2017
Production Intern
Thom Browne
2016
PUBLICATION & PATENT
Fiona B*, Alice H*, Andreea D, Aditi M, Ben G, Hiroshi Ishii, Laura D, and Mirela A. 2021.
"Self-deStaining Textiles: Designing Interactive Systems with Fabric, Stains and Light."
Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI'21). 26% Acceptance Rate. https://doi.org/10.1145/3411764.3445155
"Ultra-Low Latency Spatial Detection, Recording, and Indication of Key Sound Events,”
U.S. Patent Application Filed August 2024
SKILLS
Research Methods
Qualitative Research Design
Mixed-Methods Approach
User Testing & Validation
Cultural & Trend Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Insight to Opportunity Translation
Framework Creation
Product Roadmap Development
Cross-Functional Alignment
IP & Patent Invention
Interaction
Human-AI Interaction
Material Innovation
Digital-Physical Integration
Storytelling
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Qualitative Research Design
Mixed-Methods Approach
User Testing & Validation
Cultural & Trend Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Insight to Opportunity Translation
Framework Creation
Product Roadmap Development
Cross-Functional Alignment
IP & Patent Invention
Interaction
Human-AI Interaction
Material Innovation
Digital-Physical Integration
Storytelling
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