About WAH Studio
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WAH Studio investigates how Design and AI systems can be designed to support human wellbeing. We study how emotions influence creativity, learning, and decision-making, and how intelligent technologies can respond to these human processes in meaningful and responsible ways.
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Our research combines design, emotions, behavioral science, and artificial intelligence. We conduct human-subject experiments, collect multimodal data (such as behavioral and physiological signals), and develop computational models that capture emotional and cognitive dynamics. These insights inform the design of AI-enabled interactive systems and immersive environments.
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PhD researchers in the studio work on designing, prototyping, and empirically evaluating emotion-aware technologies. Projects may involve affective computing, human-AI interaction, immersive systems (VR/AR), and computational modeling of creativity and wellbeing. People involved are expected to engage in both design research and technical experimentation.
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The lab’s work spans domains such as healthcare, education, creative practice, and digital systems, with the broader goal of building human-centered AI that strengthens resilience, creativity, and overall wellbeing.