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Cindy Kao is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, where she specializes in Human Centered Design with associated appointments in Information Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering. She founded and directs the Hybrid Body Lab, focusing on the intersection of cultural and social perspectives in the design of on-body interfaces. Her research practice, themed around Hybrid Body Craft, aims to promote inclusive and diverse designs in emerging soft wearable technologies, including smart tattoos and close-body textiles. Kao is dedicated to developing novel digital fabrication processes that enable advanced technology to be crafted for application close to the body, thereby enhancing the usability and aesthetic of wearable devices.
Department of Architecture