We are a cross disciplinary group of academics, researchers, students, designers and developers exploring new ways of learning through technology and new media.
We value informing practice through research while underpinning our day to day work with established and new emerging philosophies of doing in digital spaces. Constant loops between problems, theory-seeking solutions and prototyping in context allow us to be adaptable to new developments in technology and knowledge in practice. Research interests Our research interests span…
PhD and Masters researchers working on App Lab projects apply practice-led design methods, through a pedagogical lens, to develop learner-centred technologies, which enhance student experiences in modern learning environments. Key research areas include UI/UX experience design, codesign, interactive, instruction, information, and communication design research for education, mediated through technological interfaces. Programmes of study include PhD,…
Our main focus is to enhance Learning and Teaching environments through digital and mobile platforms. We design, develop and deliver apps for a range of educational contexts. These include everything between course delivery and academic programme support, discipline-based services across Auckland University of Technology’s faculties, schools and departments, and internal and external research and…
Ali is currently researching immersive experiences and mixed reality design in pursuit of improving the communication of complex data visualisation for his PhD study. His background is in Digital Media, Filmmaking and Computer Graphics. His primary focus at AppLab is developing Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences specifically designed for teaching, learning and research.
Claudio coordinates and provides leadership on research projects exploring innovative emerging learning technologies and pedagogies. Claudio also provides academic advice and support, and supervises Masters and PhD students.
Sophia has an extensive background in communication design, spanning over a decade and across brand, print, web and mobile. At the AppLab, she provides specialist knowledge and creative leadership in the design, development and creation of digital media concepts and solutions. Sophia holds a Master’s in Communication Studies (First Class Hons) from AUT.
Parisa is a PhD candidate and a lecturer at Art & Design school, focusing on User Experience Design (UX) studies. Trained as an industrial designer, she has skills in Design Management, Computer Aid Design (CAD), and Marketing Management. Her primary focus at Applab is on developing digital resources and providing design solutions for the teaching and education projects.
