My extensive experience designing digital musical instruments has given me a deep understanding of how physical interaction influences user experience. I focus on more than just cognitive aspects of design; I also consider the kinesthetic experience—how a user's body interacts with an interface.
Just as UX design uses familiar mental models to make products intuitive, I believe we can leverage users' existing physical habits to create more effortless experiences. I think about how to design interfaces that reduce repetitive, difficult motions and ensure common functions are easily accessible, even in challenging situations like one-handed phone use. My current research on kinesthetic empathy and auditory kinesthesia explores how sound and movement can improve human-machine and human-to-human interaction, offering a unique and valuable perspective for general UX design.