Large Projects
Contextual Web History: ongoing
Contextual Web History is a novel browser history which improves the visibility of the history feature, and makes use of the memorable aspects of a web page to help people find previously visited web pages.
Awards/Recognition:
IBM "Innovation That Matters" Award, 2008
Thought Award for Excellence in Research Presentation, 2007
Small Undergraduate Research Grant, 2007–2008
Self-Interruption on the Computer: ongoing
This research presents seven categories of self-interruptions pertaining to computer-related activities, derived from observations of users and verified by inter-rater validations. These categories provide systematic definitions for different kinds of self-interruptions, and pave the way for more in-depth studies of self-interruption.
Awards/Recognition:
Small Undergraduate Research Grant, 2008
Resident Recommendations for Second Life: January 2008–August 2008
Our team conducted rigorous user research to study the current experiences and needs to Second Life users. Our design alleviates the problems faced by the Residents of Second Life with the strengths identified in its most experienced users. Our design specifically addresses the concerns of new users by sharing community experiences through an object-centric social network.
Deghosting High Dynamic Range Images: May 2007–August 2007
I developed a command-line C++ program to eliminate ghosting during the generation of HDR images. Ghosting is formed when moving objects in the source images produces semi-transparent and blurry objects in the resulting image. I implemented Khan's Deghosting algorithm and improved it to cater to more types of images.
Redesigning Blogger: January 2007–May 2007
Our team studied the Blogger experience, focusing on writers, using Contextual Inquiry, Keystroke Level Modeling, Heuristic Evaluation, Cognitive Walkthrough and Think Aloud studies. We proposed a design, based on our research data, that would improve the Blogger experience for its writers.
SmartSpaces: May 2006–August 2006
SmartSpaces was an effort to create an intelligent home environment using consumer electronics such as TiVos and iPaqs. We conducted Contextual Inquiries on home entertainment habits and presented the results and recommendations to the SmartSpaces group and the Carnegie Mellon West faculty and staff.
Small Projects
Regaining Control at the Self-checkout: September 2008
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Texture by Numbers: December 2007
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Automatic Panorama Stitching: November 2007
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Parking Payment Machine Redesign: April 2006
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Designing for a Persona: May 2006
- View the presentation (navigate with bottom-left diamond)
Assorted Interaction and Visual Designs: January 2006–March 2006
