Professor Vanja Garaj
Professor of Design

Research area(s)

Design research | Human-computer interaction

User-centred research aimed at design, development and evaluation of innovative systems, products and services—with the focus on digital and digital⇄physical domains and the application of the latest technology. Experience in using different user requirements capture and analysis, design and user testing and evaluation methods within the methodological frameworks of user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, human-computer interaction, human-centred design, inclusive design and co-design—in the areas including digital health, assistive technology, m-learning, e-government, social networking and the IoT, brand engagement, digital arts and immersive technologies (XR). Research has also been conducted in the contexts of physical-only product design and environmental design.

Photo-ethnography

The photo-ethnographic work carried out over the years has resulted in several photo exhibitions and photo publications in the UK and overseas.

Branding

Research and design practice interests in the fields of digital brand experience design and brand identity design stem from the past work in design and branding/advertising industry and from the involvement in directing the MSc Digital Design and Branding programme at Brunel.

For further details on research, please visit Brunel Digital Design Lab.

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