I’m a curious Interaction Designer passionate about collaborating
to create impactful experiences.
I'm an Interaction Designer, researcher, and tinkerer
Hello! My name is Hridae(rɪ-they) Walia, I’m an Interaction Designer currently studying HCI+Design as a grad student @ The University of Washington.
I have experience in Multi-Sensory Experience Design for healthcare, and AR. I thrive while collaborating with amazing designers, engineers, researchers, and makers.
Memory Care Experience Station
The Memory Care Experience Station is a large-scale, mobile unit that offers interactive, multisensory engagement for residents living with dementia.
🌟 Finalist for the experimental category in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards!
🌟 Honorable Mention for the Scan 2021 Innovation Award!
Healthcare / Experience Design / Design Research
Goals
A project that aims to prevent addictions in people that have been prescribed opioids. With deep research into the experiences and insights of people who have recovered from addiction.
Design for Healthcare / Material Design / Behaviour Change / Design Research
Matter
Matter
Senior Thesis. Sustainability through repair, resale, and recycling modern devices with a VR training app.
VR / Sustainability / Behaviour Change
VR / Sustainability / Behaviour Change
Salus
Salus is a service that collects and manages artifacts of a user’s online presence and empowers people to take control of their digital privacy.
Data Security / Animation
hridaew@gmail.com