Professor Dr. Karen Cochrane

Biography

Karen Cochrane's scholarly pursuits in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focus on creating wearable tangible computing prototypes and mental health designs that serve a dual purpose: firstly, fostering constructive coping strategies for mental health and overall well-being; secondly, crafting assistive technologies for the disabled community. Her interests delve into nuanced realms such as soma design, autoethnography, and design fiction, aimed at understanding the needs of underrepresented communities. By understanding lived experiences, she enhances the development of robust prototypes and design methods within the HCI field, ultimately empowering communities.

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