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Shakiba Moradi

Artist's statement

A DESIGNER SHAPED BY HUMAN-CENTRED RESEARCH AND CREATIVE INNOVATION

From early explorations in watercolor to advanced work in industrial design and human–computer interaction, my journey has been defined by a curiosity for how people think, learn, and interact with the world. I combine artistic sensitivity with analytical research, using observation, data, and iterative design to understand users’ motivations and needs. 

Through projects ranging from cultural exhibition design to AI-mediated learning studies, I have developed a practice rooted in empathy, critical thinking, and purposeful creation. My work bridges creativity and technology to design experiences that support motivation, confidence, and meaningful engagement especially in learning environments.

Body of Work

A BODY OF WORK WHERE CREATIVITY, CRAFT, AND TECHNOLOGY MEET

jewelry design

Transforming artistic sensitivity into refined wearable pieces shaped by thoughtful craftsmanship.

hci

Designing interactive systems that understand users and create clearer, more meaningful learning experiences.

product design

Creating user-centred solutions through research, observation, and the fusion of creativity with technology.

Milestones

ADVANCING HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN THROUGH RESEARCH IN LEARNING AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Spring 2025

Reactive Path Trainer — Embodied Cognition in Sports Education

Designed an AI-powered interactive soccer training system using light-based drills to enhance attention, decision-making, and motor-cognitive learning.

Spring 2025

UX Researcher & Product Designer — Green Life Sustainable Shopping App

Led interviews, surveys, and usability testing; designed core app features and iterative prototypes to support accessible, sustainable consumer behavior.

Fall 2024​

Design Ethnography Researcher

Explored cognitive micro-habits in student learning through interviews and qualitative analysis to generate actionable, user-centered insights.

Spring 2024

Designing for Quality Education & Inclusive Learning

Synthesized research on VR/AR, MOOCs, and AI in education, identifying gaps in equity, accessibility, and personalized learning within global systems.

Spring 2024

Qualitative Researcher in HCI — Webex Assistant Study

Analyzed user interaction patterns and accessibility issues, offering usability enhancements for a widely used AI-supported communication tool.

Spring 2024

Experiential Design in Rome — UX/UI Designer (DSN 546)

Conceptualized an AR museum application to deliver interactive content, improving visitor engagement and accessibility through iterative UX/UI design.

Spring 2024

VR Museum of Fine Arts Researcher

Developed immersive VR museum experiences; collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate navigation, interaction, and user engagement.

Contact

My Address

College of Design - Iowa state university

Mail me

info@shakibamoradi.com

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