Nate Laffan
Ph.D. student in Computational Media at UCSC
I research the design of computational spaces and how digital tools can support a meaningful life.
I am currently a Phd Student in the SET Lab at UCSC, applying concepts from physical design practices and environmental psychology to investigate affective/reflective spaces in VR.
Research
Current Projects
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Applying Real-World Design Practices to Contemplative Space in XR
We asked designers in the physical world how they approached the design of contemplative space.
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Alternative Interfaces for Worldbuilding in XR
How might the design of reflective & contemplative spaces in the physical world translate to a virtual context?
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Papers
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Inscribe : Designing for Reflection in VR (CHI 2023)
At CHI 2023 I presented a prototype of a WebXR reflection space at the Reflection Workshop. The paper lays out basic considerations for designing reflective environments in VR, and will soon include a prototype you can use with your own VR headset. Interested? Sign up to get updates about the project.