Computer-Mediated Living encompasses four groups, each of which takes a cross-disciplinary approach to research which emphasises the role of the user in the design, development and evaluation of technology for everyday life.
Research Areas
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Interactive 3D Technologies Interactive 3D technologies combines research on 3D graphics, computer vision, machine learning, novel hardware, augmented reality and NUI. |
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Socio-Digital Systems The Socio-Digital Systems group combines social science, technology, and design to investigate ways in which new technologies can support and enrich human values in everyday life. |
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Sensors and Devices The Sensors and Devices group combines its expertise in electronics with an understanding of the broader systems and human issues to produce innovative hardware solutions. |
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Consultants, Support Staff and Visitors
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| Jamie Costello | Phil Gosset | Rachel Jones |
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| Gabriella Kazai | Mike Molloy | Kenton O'Hara |
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| Nick Trim |
“The network connections I made, the research I conducted and the overall internship experience were invaluable for moving forward in my career trajectory”
— Marshini Chetty, Intern 2009, Computer-Mediated Living Group

New issue of Socio-Digital Systems magazine!
"Things We've Learnt About..." is a regular publication from the Socio-Digital Systems team that summarises our work around a specific theme in a way that we hope is interesting, insightful and inspirational. And most importantly, succinct. Issue 2 is all about MEMORY. Download your copy today!
Overview
Careers
Press Coverage
- A great review of Richard Harper's new book Texture, just out from MIT Press.
- Richard Banks and Abigail Sellen on Digital Heirlooms, broadcast on All in the Mind, BBC Radio 4, Nov. 2010.
Contact Us
- Computer-Mediated Living
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