Michele Gauler
In my work I
- translate trends in technology, science and society into tangible experiences,
- facilitate idea generation, decision-making and debate by applying methods of design and psychology and
- produce a variety of design deliverables which include physical prototypes, audio, film, photography and writing.
Typically, I take on the perspective of the individual and address how a technology relates to our behaviours, emotions and motivations.
I am co-founder of Beta Tank, a practice for design research and innovation.
My work experience and education
2006 to now:
Self-employed interaction designer, my clients have included Rich Mix, Saïd Business School at Oxford University and T-Online in Germany. I work with research and development teams, on self-initiated projects and collaborate with other designers such as James King and Svenja Noae.
2004 to 2006:
MA in Interaction Design at the Royal College of Art in London. My final project was Digital Remains.
2005:
Design intern at ART+COM in Berlin.
2000 to 2004:
User-centered design team lead and facilitation consultant at IBM Development in Germany.
2003 to 2004:
Lecturer for software usability at the Berufsakademie Stuttgart in Germany.
2001:
Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the United States.
2000:
Degree in Psychology (“Diplom–Psychologe”) at the Gutenberg-Universitaet in Germany.