Resume

Biography

Born in Switzerland, I've built my career from scratch as a young design student and practitioner learning from designers and academics I admire.

Education

University of Washington, Human Centered Design & Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Focus: Human Computer Interaction (HCI) & Design Research
Advisors: Audrey Desjardins, and Sean Munson
2023-2028

University of Washington, Human Centered Design & Engineering

Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering
‍Focus: Human Computer Interaction (HCI) & Design Research
2023-2024

University of Washington, School of Art + Art History + Design

Master of Design (MDes)
Focus: Interaction Design
Graduated with an award for excellence in design
2021-2023

Lucerne School of Art and Design

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Product and Industrial Design
Focus: Design Management International
2018-2021

Experience

University of Washington, School of Art + Art History + Design

Research Assistant
2021-present
‍Study that focuses on everyday experiences and privacy issues with emerging artifical technologies

University of Washington, School of Art + Art History + Design

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Undergraduate level class: Design Foundations

University of Washington, Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Master level classes: Designing Interactive Systems, Ideation Studio, Immersion Studio

University of Washington, Human Centered Design & Engineering

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Master level class: Visual Communication

Vetica-Group

Design Consultant
Analysis & strategy development in areas of digital transformation, and product & service design

Lucerne School of Art and Design

Student Research Assistant
Research on how Internet of things (IoT) changes privacy practices and routines in everyday life

Weizenegger Natursteinarbeiten

Sculptress & Restorer
Restoration of historical buildings and creation of restoration concepts

Awards

Core77 Design Award in Speculative Design

The Core77 Design Awards recognizes the important role designers play in defining the future and shaping a world we all want to live in

de Cillia Graduating with Excellence, University of Washington

Merit scholarship based for work, academic record, and scholastic achievements

Gonzales Graduate Student Scholarship for Excellence in Design, University of Washington

Merit scholarship based for work, academic record, and scholastic achievements

Fulbright Scholarship, U.S. Department of State

Enables graduate students and scholars to study in the U.S. for cultural exchange

Top Scholar Award, University of Washington

For outstanding students at the University of Washington

Ikea Scholarship, Ikea Foundation Switzerland

Supports young Swiss talents within Arts & Design to study abroad
© 2023   Claire Weizenegger cweiz@uw.edu