Inês Rodolfo – Human-Centered Design

Hey there, human.

Welcome! I am Inês Rodolfo, a researcher and professor in Design, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction. Join me in exploring how technology and intelligent systems are becoming extensions of ourselves, reshaping what it means to be human, with the goal of promoting longevity and wellbeing.

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Human

Centered

Design

I follow a human-centered design approach, with a primary focus on studying the interactions between humans, computers, and machines. By applying UX/UI methods, my work aims to enable the creation of positive experiences, addressing possible futures for smart environments that may contribute to human longevity with wellbeing. I love to bridge academia and industry, innovating products and services to be aligned with the state of the art.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

empathetic AI

digital health

positive design

human-computer interaction

human-machine interfaces

multimodal interaction

assistive technology

affective computing

ethics AI

SKILLS

RESEARCH

Conduct literature reviews and apply mixed methods in a systematic way. Inputs are gathered from evidence based knowlege.- Brings the most of innovation, according to flow of the state of the art.

interaction design

Explore the dynamics of human-centered digital products and their interactions within real-world settings, seamlessly bridging the gap between physical and digital realms. Gain a holistic understanding of product workflows by orchestrating cohesive cross-channel experiences.

DESIGN STRATEGY

Business analysis, benchmarking and product value proposition.- Useful to build new and competitive product solutions in the marketplace.

UX/UI DESIGN

Go through the several stages of User Experience Design, from user research to interaction design, user interface design, prototyping and testing.- Gathers both qualitative and quantitative methods in the design for digital media, with usability in mind.

SERVICE DESIGN

Focused on mapping the business ecosystem with its touchpoint channels, providing orchestrated experiences.- Useful to leverage a service into digital transformation.

CO-DESIGN

Apply participative methods with stakeholders and users. Engage them in the design process to create empathy.-Useful to design services and products in complex environments, involving complex data procedures that depend on collaborative work.

Inês Rodolfo, PhD

Human-Centered Design