Welcome
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
WORK-IN-PROGRESS:Applying Technology in a Hybrid-Fashion to Create Dementia-Inclusive Community Spaces
Breakdown of My PhD narrative and the resulting design work.
Home Health Monitoring Systems
Home Health Monitoring Systems
Home Health Monitoring Systems
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH PROCESS
Internship to examine the onboarding and marketing of a home health monitoring system for older adults
Confer: Conference App
Home Health Monitoring Systems
Home Health Monitoring Systems
DETAILED EXAMPLE OF DESIGN PROCESS
App designed to match introverted academic mentors/mentees to improve the conference experience.
Noh Experience
Home Health Monitoring Systems
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.