Reina Mun is a design researcher and creative technologist whose work ranges from interactive and responsive objects to spatial environments. Her research delves into the affective dimensions of human experience and interactions with tangible artifacts and the physical domain, integrating machine learning, physical computing, fabrication and sensory design.
Reina received her MS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a graduate fellow, focusing her research on interactivity strategies and the affective influences of material artifacts. Prior to that, she graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London with a BArch with Honors and a RIBA Part 1.
Courses
Spring 2025 Courses
DM 2260-01 - DESIGNING FOR MULTISENSORY PHYSICAL INTERACTION
LevelGraduate
UnitDigital + Media
Subject Digital + Media
Period Spring 2025
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
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DM 2260-01
DESIGNING FOR MULTISENSORY PHYSICAL INTERACTION
LevelGraduate
UnitDigital + Media
Subject Digital + Media
PeriodSpring 2025
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2025-02-13 to 2025-05-23
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PMInstructor(s): Reina MunLocation(s): Center for Integrative Technologies, Room 402Enrolled / Capacity: 12Status: Closed
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This studio course explores the creation of interactive experiences that integrate digital fabrication and physical computing to address some aspect of wellbeing and daily lifestyle. By combining physical computing, digital fabrication, and sensory design, students will design interactive physical systems using speculative and interdisciplinary methodologies. Through in-class assignments, team projects, and critiques, students will develop and refine their technical and conceptual skills. The course culminates in a final team project focused on speculative design. Students will develop project proposals, pitch their ideas, and bring them to life through tangible prototypes, complemented by films and comprehensive documentation.
