I am an assistant professor in the Graphic & Experience Design program at NC State's College of Design, researching the intersection of AI and design frameworks to advance human-centered methodologies that benefit both academic pedagogies and professional practices.
Examining methodological and pedagogical frameworks through qualitative inquiry to elevate UX design and learning outcomes.
Equipping the next generation of designers to embrace ambiguity through research inquiry, critical thinking, and reflective design practice.
Serving national and international academic and professional communities alongside university, college, and local communities through engagement.
| Teaching | 60% |
|---|---|
| Research | 25% |
| Service | 15% |
My current research examines methodological and pedagogical frameworks through qualitative empirical inquiry. Recent work investigates the implications of agentic AI in UX practice and the safeguards that ensure better design and learning outcomes.
As agentic AI enables UX practitioners to prototype with working code from the outset and consolidate Design Thinking's sequential phases, this study deconstructs the Double Diamond, audits agentic AI capabilities, evaluates AAI-assisted workflows through student experiments, and synthesizes findings with Bloom's Taxonomy for the Digital Age to construct the Design Astrolabe, a new framework for advancing UX design education and practice.
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This paper employs a Research Through Design methodology with nine UX graduate researchers to examine how GenAI-assisted qualitative data analysis affects researchers' perceptions and workflows compared with manual data analysis, finding that AI categorizes data more reliably than it interprets latent meaning—making human oversight essential for partnering with AI.
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NCBDS 40
UX UI student perspective on generative artificial intelligence tools
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NordDesign
Generative AI in Higher Education Design Studio
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E&PDE
Partnering with the intelligence community to enhance AI interface design education
Case Study
HCII
Case study in interdisciplinary interface design to improve maternal health for marginalized community in the United States
A range of design projects in the last 26 years, bringing creative solutions to consumers for enterprise SaaS, entertainment, and consumer brands through visual storytelling and user-centered design approaches that drive impact.
| Master's chair & committee | Thesis Project Mentorship |
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| Design Research Methods | Graduate seminar |
| MGXD Design Studio III (UX UI) | Graduate studio |
| Typography and System (Branding) | Undergraduate seminar |
| Advanced Graphic Design Studio (Sponsored) | Undergraduate studio |
| Typography and Language (UI Visual) | Undergraduate seminar |
| Typography and Technology (UI Visual) | Undergraduate seminar |
| Image and Tech Tinkering (Foundation) | Undergraduate studio |
| Designing for Settings, People, and Use (UX UI) | Undergraduate studio |
| Design, Context, and Experience (UX UI Visual) | Undergraduate studio |
A comprehensive account of publications, conference presentations, teaching, and service contributions is available in the full curriculum vitae. A comprehensive account of publications, conference presentations, teaching, and service contributions.
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