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Esther Kang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her scholarship focuses on the evolving role of design within community development in the context of big tech and sustainability transitions. Kang's work critically examines the politics and ethics surrounding design practices aimed at establishing accountability in local governance and urban development projects. With over 12 years of experience as an independent civic design researcher and strategist, she employs integrated design methods across various disciplines to address social, environmental, and technological inequities. Kang's current projects investigate the implications of innovation policy, such as the Right Repair Act, on the agricultural industry and its effects on urban development in eastern Wisconsin. Her interdisciplinary approach places her research at the intersection of design studies, urban humanities, and science and technology studies.
University of Wisconsin–Madison • Madison, WI
Teaching and conducting research in Design Studies, with a focus on community development and sustainability.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences