Nice to meet you.
My name is Elaine Czech. I am a Design Researcher specializing in designing experiences.
Winner of CHI2019 Student Design Competition
Product and service designed to help build community relations within nursing homes.
FO: App Design and Stroller Service
Branding and startup service created to help visitors to Tokyo traveling with young children get around the city easily.
In Between Worlds: Art Exhibition
Mask creation and exhibition space design which explored themes of biological anthropology and Noh theater
Confer: Conference App
DETAILED EXAMPLE OF DESIGN PROCESS
App designed to match introverted academic mentors/mentees to improve the conference experience.
Noh Experience
ARTISTIC RESEARCH PROJECT
An overview of the two years of research spent at the International Noh Institute in Kyoto, Japan.
My Background
I graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Art & Design and minors in Biological Anthropology and History of Art. After graduating, I moved to Kyoto, Japan to live for two years as a researcher of Noh Theater and Masks. Briefly came back to the States for a year to relearn English before returning to Japan to pursue a masters in Media Design at Keio University in Tokyo.
My Experience
In undergraduate, I studied a range of design and craft techniques. I also took full advantage of my University as a research facility and pursued other academic disciplines.
But in researching Noh, I gained unexpected skills. My initial language limitations allowed me to hone my observation skills and due to its emotional nature, prepared me to become a design researcher.
My Passions
Outside of the design, I am an avid hiker and Zumba enthusiast. I also love animals and initially wanted to become a veterinarian when I entered college.