Research & Design
Story map for new Dataverse features
Integrating the DataTags classification system into the Dataverse digital archive platform
UI recommendations based on user research
User research and recommendations for facilitating large document set text analysis for researchers using the Consilience web app
Information Architecture for Harvard Dataverse
Defining content and structure for a custom Home page and supporting sites for Harvard Dataverse
Teaching
Interactive Information Design 2
Students observe interactions and information needs in a public space and design ways to improve them.
Shown: "MFan" concept for enhancing a visit to Boston's MFA, by Matt Salerno
Designing Infographics
Students work with datasets to find insights and design visual data stories.
Shown: Evolution of Female Participation in the Summer Olympics by Natasha Taylor
Interaction Design 1
Students learn interaction design principles through project work. They conduct user research and develop a concept for a responsive web application, including html/css coding and UI design.
Shown: Memory Box by Tia Thompson
Visual Usability Book
I co-wrote "Visual Usability: Principles and Practices for Designing Digital Applications" to help web application designers and developers understand visual interface characteristics and how to make them appeal to, communicate with, and work successfully for people. Published in English and Chinese.
My co-author and I have presented professional workshops based on the principles in the book at the International UXPA conference and to Boston CHI.
Preview on Amazon.com
