Dr Sylvia Tzvetanova Yung
- Kingston School of Art
- Department of 3D Design
- School of Design
Associate Professor
About
I have International cross-disciplinary experience in Industry and Design Education for the past 20 years.
I'm an Associate Professor and previously I joined Kingston University as a Head of the 3D Design Department at the Design School with a portfolio of award-winning courses. I have validated and established MA in Interior Design.
I conduct research for the benefit of human well-being using sustainable practices combined with technology and AI. My expertise lies in the integration of design, human factors and technology. In my research, I've explored design and emotion and how this should impact on the design directions. I received Innovation Seedcorn Funding for my project Emotional Well Being Tracker, which involves collaboration with medical practitioners to build an AI system.
Prior to joining Kingston, I've worked internationally both in academia and industry as an interaction designer and as an educator. I've also edited numerous major international design research conferences and workshops - including DesignEd Asia, part of the Business of Design week Hong Kong (BODW), Design & Emotion conference 2008 and IASDR 2007.
Qualifications
- PhD – School of Design The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- PGCHE Nottingham Trent University
- SFHEA - Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy