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CHISEL
We work on the emergent intersections of design, technology and well-being to improve the psychological impact of everyday tech. We employ HCI research methods to inform our design decisions to increase their efficacy in the local context.
Research Themes
Inclusion
Our “design for all” approach ensures more socially and ethically aware solutions
Well-being
We facilitate a design focus to empower people to manage their well being effectively
Learning
We combine different elements and technology to create an immersive and interactive platform
What we do
CHISEL is a collection of individuals that develop solutions to everyday problems with a focus on human-centered design. We all share a common passion for developing solutions, digital and physical, for Pakistani communities.
Projects we work on
UX Pakistan
UX Pakistan is a not-for-profit student-run design conference, organized by the student design society (INDEX) at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). UX Pakistan began with the
HCI for Tourism: Khoji App
Lahori Khoji, is an android application for those eager to explore the androon shehr of Lahore. The maze-like network of narrow streets of the walled
HCI for Children with Special Needs: Dyslexia
Good design and technology going hand in hand can help create solutions to problems that are sometimes otherwise hard to engage with properly. Educational numbers
Technology we use
AR/VR
We use AR/VR to enhance and support people with mental health issues and disabilities
Cross-platform
applications
Cross platform characteristics enhance user experience and usability of our apps.
Web Portals
We provide a primary source of information in the local context through web portals in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi and English.
Our Publications
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Design & Data Foundry
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Events
UX Pakistan
UX Pakistan is a not-for-profit student-run design conference, organized by the student design society (INDEX) at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). UX Pakistan began with the
HCI for Tourism: Khoji App
Lahori Khoji, is an android application for those eager to explore the androon shehr of Lahore. The maze-like network of narrow streets of the walled
HCI for Children with Special Needs: Dyslexia
Good design and technology going hand in hand can help create solutions to problems that are sometimes otherwise hard to engage with properly. Educational numbers
