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Haider Ali Akmal is a speculative design researcher and future-focused service designer affiliated with the UNSW Art, Design, & Architecture. He has a background in printmaking and has completed his PhD at Lancaster University. His work emphasizes playful speculative approaches to design solutions that imagine innovative and unconventional applications of technology. His research explores how playful design practices can open new perspectives on human-computer interaction, advocating for post-anthropocentric visions. Haider's academic journey began at the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan, where he studied Fine Arts. He has also worked collaboratively with institutions like Cowas Jee Print Studio in Pakistan and the Imagination Lab in Lancaster. His exhibitions span several countries including China, Singapore, London, and Pakistan. His research interests include the Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on the implications of these technologies in a more-than-human context. Haider also engages in teaching various courses related to interaction design and printmaking.
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