exploring the cutting edge
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The Digital Experience Lab (DX Lab) is the combined
+ creative practice and research output of UConn DMD
+ faculty members and students. As an independent
+ research lab, the DX Lab operates within the Digital
+ Media & Design Department at the University of
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We explore the cutting edge of digital experience
+ design, with a focus on emerging or under-explored
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We seek to engage with partners from various sectors,
+ developing next-generation digital experiences on a
+ variety of platforms. Our core competencies included
+ mobile app design and development, web and
+ interactive media design and programming, user
+ experience design, and creative problem solving
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By engaging in project-based work and sponsored
+ research, we aim to push the boundaries of user
+ experience design while producing useful software
+ products, internet-connected devices, and best
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WellScan
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web/mobile application
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What if food banks could better know the quality of
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+ Center on Food Policy and Obesity, and with support
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+ suite of web/mobile applications product for use by
+ food banks, food pantries, and other organizations
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This application is housed, licensed and serviced at
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Tree Sway Monitor
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In collaboration with UConn NRE Researcher Amanda
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+ the DX Lab created and installed "Tree Sway Monitor"
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+ Ridgefield, CT. Part of the Aldrich's "Weather
+ Report", this is large-format digital piece
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Interactive Learning -
+ Connecticut's Trees
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interactive museum
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This interactive museum installation explores
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This independent research project involves large
+ format installations, 2D/3D interactive design,
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CMOT
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progressive web application
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What if classroom evaluators had a tablet app for
+ their in-class assessment? We built CMOT (Classroom
+ Management Observation Tool) under the direction of
+ Dr. Jen Freeman of the UConn Neag School of
+ Education and her associated UConn REP (Research
+ Excellence Program) grant. It allows observers to
+ enter progress monitoring items, which have been
+ validated for informing decisions about relative
+ strengths/needs with positive and proactive
+ classroom management. It also contains a checklist
+ of empirically-supported practice features to
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"The Ultimate Smart Building"
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large-format interactive
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Concept art and prototypes designed in DX Lab, Fall
+ 2018, to appeal to visitors, showcase work, and
+ bring a branded sense of community. This space was
+ designed to be informative and inspiring.
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Research Interests/Technologies: Projection Mapping,
+ Computer Vision, Augmented Reality, Internet of
+ Things, 3D/2D Design, UX Design, Large-Format
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Smart Mirror Research
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interactive museum
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This interactive “smart mirror” product was designed
+ as an experiment during a special topics section
+ comprised of designers, animators, and programmers.
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Research Interests/Technologies: Computer Vision,
+ Augmented Reality, Internet of Things, 3D/2D Design,
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SmartLock
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computer vision proof of
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Concept art and working prototypes designed in DX
+ Lab, Fall 2018, a webcam-based application
+ identifies faces and unlocks a door.
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Research Interests/Technologies: Internet of Things,
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