Anthony King appointed DEI advocate for LSA Technology Services
As newly elected DEI advocate, Anthony King will examine issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion that impact the work of LSA Technology Services.
Tag Archives: design
Art & Design professor aims to make technology more personable
When most people think of a cyborg, they may think of a half-human, half-machine hybrid akin to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Terminator.” Sophia Brueckner would argue a bit differently about what being a cyborg means, as she considers herself to be one. “To me, being a cyborg doesn’t just mean biohacking or body modification. There are other ways we… Read More »
Dearborn to launch new program in Human-Centered Design and Engineering
Engineering professor Sang-Hwan Kim won’t be surprised if UM-Dearborn soon becomes a center for human-centered design—an emerging field focused on the intersections of technology and human experience. His department is stacked with faculty specializing in ergonomics and human factors (a cousin of ergonomics). And come fall, the launch of a new Master of Science in Engineering degree program… Read More »
U-M leads new $32M computer design center
As the computing industry struggles to maintain its historically rapid pace of innovation, a new, $32 million center based at U-M aims to streamline and democratize the design and manufacturing of next-generation computing systems. The Center for Applications Driving Architectures, or ADA, will develop a transformative, “plug-and-play” ecosystem to encourage a flood of fresh ideas in computing frontiers… Read More »
Just wait…trust me
Eytan Adar, a professor of information and computer science at U-M, explains why some apps and software packages will build in artificial wait times as a way to improve the user experience. He calls it “benevolent deception,” a term he coined in a paper he published in 2013 with a pair of Microsoft researchers. For example, TurboTax employs… Read More »
Planning a content-driven SSW site redesign
Proper planning and expectation setting were the keys to a successful website redesign effort for the School of Social Work.
New initiative connects academic excellence, inclusion & innovation
The Office of Academic Innovation is shaping learning to be more personalized, engaged, and lifelong.
The wider benefits of universally designed websites
Web accessibility is often thought of as an us-and-them proposition. However, many accessibility guidelines have benefits for a far wider audience.