Dr. Laura Fulton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Fulton is a Hardware User Experience (UX) Design Researcher with expertise in wearable design interactions. She aims to contribute products that are functionally and intentionally inclusive while also bringing delight to users. With 10 years of experience in Design, Laura currently works at Google in Mountain View, California, focusing on the design of wearable products that support pathways to market. Some of the notable products she has launched include the Pixel Bud Pro earbuds and the recent Pixel Watch. Prior to her role at Google, she served as a Product Manager at Electronic Arts and a Mechanical Product Designer at Microsoft. Her experiences working in hardware design have taken her to global cities such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, and Tokyo, which have shaped her perspective on the importance of global considerations in design. Laura's expertise spans user experience design, materials, software, product volume, and sustainability.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.