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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.
What we do
CHISEL is a hub for innotative design for innovative design using participatory and inclusive design practices with margins in the global south for learning and healthcare technologies. Our research focuses at the intersection of design, technology, and inclusion. We work on (1) assistive technologies (mobile apps and VR/AR systems) to enhance the quality of life of persons with disabilities (e.g. autism, dyslexia, visual impairment, dementia), and persons with mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression), and (2) learning and playful technologies for children.
Research Themes
Inclusion
Our “design for all” approach aims to explore ways in which every individual can access technology, especially those belonging to under-represented and marginalized communities
Well-being
We research and design socio-technical systems to support the mental well-being of individuals and communities.
Learning
We research and design innovative technologies to facilitate educational and learning practices
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