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Served as Creative Technologist & Interactive Designer on a 5-person team, leading the development of core interactions
Designed interaction concepts and programmed emotional lighting behaviors, integrating sensor inputs and Arduino logic
Developed real-time communication between Unity and Arduino, enabling seamless syncing of physical LED effects with virtual VFX and music in Wwise
Created and documented custom circuit diagrams; Handled soldering, sensor integration, and physical hardware installation
Conducted playtesting and UX research with children to refine interactivity
Collaborated closely with the client (Pittsburgh Children’s Museum), presenting design progress and gathering feedback to align technical execution with educational and experiential goals
Researched and evaluated a range of sensors (e.g., capacitive touch, flex, motion, and light sensors) to determine optimal input methods for wearable interaction, focusing on responsiveness, accuracy, durability, and child-friendly usability
Iterated across hardware and software pipelines, applying rapid prototyping methods to balance playfulness, accessibility, and system reliability