MID@UArts explores and applies design in a variety of contexts: Our projects connect research and challenges around organizational development, social innovation and interaction design. We engage with our project partners through collaborative forums and workshops promoting a particular theme.

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"The union and interaction of individuals is based upon mutual glances. This is perhaps the most direct and purest reciprocity which exists anywhere." - Georg Simmel
Eye contact is a major component of effective communication. Frequent eye contact in a conversation indicates that we are paying attention and understand what the other person is saying. Many cultures have different standards for the frequency and duration of eye contact, but people of all cultures rely on eye contact to connect to each other.

eContact: Eye contact for video chat »

Response, Feedback, and Collaboration in Web Based Distance Education  »

PIXEL »

This project was an exploration into the potential relationship between touch screen technology and the performance of live electronic music.

M.I.T.S. (Music Interface for Touch Screen) »

In an age of information overload, it is imperative that we get our messages across clearly. Campus boards are over saturated with information, making it difficult to access and process important information. The goal in addressing this problem was to cut through the printed and online clutter, and provide a clear and easy system that gives students access to information while maintaining a simple method for student input and usability.

UArts Portal »

Although distance education is not a new concept, the field has struggled for decades to gain credibility in academic circles. Drawing from a thorough investigation of current distance education systems and protocols, this project aims to explore the current untapped potential of on-line education, and develop several design elements to improve the efficiency of distance knowledge transfer.

Distance Knowledge Transfer »

New Measures »