About Us

We are a team of researchers and designers based in the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, dedicated to creating positive social change for young people in a world that is constantly evolving. We are especially passionate about the tangible effects our research can have and the ways in which our designs can shape a better future for children. 

Specifically, our projects primarily reside at the intersection of Child-Computer Interaction, Design, and Learning Sciences. For instance, we investigate new and engaging ways for young children to learn about computing in a fun manner, craft educational technologies that foster captivating and inclusive learning environments, and examine the influence of social contexts on children’s learning experiences. Additionally, some of our efforts expand beyond educational settings to encompass a wider scope of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, such as critical evaluations of design research methods in children’s contexts and tackling the challenges that arise from the integration of technology into daily life.

Our Team

Dr. Junnan Yu

Assistant Professor


Ph.D. in Information Science (2022)
University of Colorado Boulder, USA

M.A. in Design (2017)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

B.E. in Industrial Design (2014)
Zhejiang University, China

Yibo Wang

Ph.D. Student in Design


B.E. in Industrial Design
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Research Topics: Spatial Computing for Children, Mixed Reality, Tangible & Embodied Interaction

Kaiyue Jia

Ph.D. Student in Design


M.A. in Educational Psychology
University College London, UK

B.A. in Psychology
The University of Melbourne, Australia

Research Topics: Inclusive Design of Children’s Learning Tech, Computational Literacy, Designerly Ways of Knowing

Xiang (Nathan) Qi

Ph.D. Student in Design


MDes. in Smart Service Design
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

B.A. in Product Design
Central Academy of Fine Arts, China

Research Topics: Children’s Mental Wellbeing, Design Practice and Methods, Joint Media Engagement

Moon Lau

Undergraduate Student Research Assistant


B.A. in Interactive Media
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

Projects: Family Intergenerational Communication and Interaction

Alums

  • Yangyu Huang (MSc. in Innovative Multimedia Entertainment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Noah Cowit (PhD student in Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder)
  • Teresa Leung (PhD student, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Irene Cheung (Undergraduate student in HCI, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
  • Siqi Yang (Master of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)