Yulia Sion
Junior Researcher,HCI lab, Tallinn University
Yulia is a researcher specializing in mediated touch and haptic displays. With a strong focus on participatory design, she enjoys engaging in generative workshops and co-designing techniques to create innovative solutions. As a hands-on technologist, she designs prototypes centred around wearables and haptic feedback, driven by her fascination with touch and immersive multi-sensorial experiences for both research and artistic endeavours.
Yulia actively participates in Arts and science Residencies, such as Starts.ee, and has received numerous research grants and awards, including the prestigious ACM-W scholarship. Her research is showcased at well-known academic conferences like TEI, INTERACT, and HCI International.
Passionate about knowledge dissemination, Yulia hosts a podcast with the Internet of Senses Institute. In it, she interviews leading researchers and industry experts on haptic technology and the sense of touch, bridging the gap between science and technology.
Talk
Designing Haptic Experiences
In this talk, you’ll explore the world of haptic technology and discover how to create engaging tactile experiences. We’ll cover the psychophysics of touch and the design space of haptic technologies and highlight key applications. By the end, you’ll have the opportunity to design and test your own haptic experiences.