The Design, Technology, and Society (DTS) Lab investigates the relationships between artifacts, human experiences, and societal structures through an interdisciplinary approach informed by Science and Technology Studies (STS), Philosophy, and Design Theory. Our research investigates how artifacts mediate human experiences, influence societal structures, and shape cultural values. We employ a combination of empirical research, speculative design, and critical inquiry to:

Design and analyze emerging technologies in the form of interactive environments, objects, and spaces that foster inclusivity, accessibility, and social engagement. Our work examines how technological artifacts shape and are shaped by societal needs, power dynamics, and cultural narratives.

Critically engage with material culture to uncover the sociotechnical, psychological, and political forces embedded in the design, production, and appropriation of emerging technologies.

Interrogate speculative futures by examining how design practices construct visions of the future, questioning who is included or excluded, and fostering alternative narratives that promote equity, sustainability, and pluralism.

Through our work, we seek to bridge theory and practice, producing knowledge that informs design methodologies while fostering socially engaged and critically aware design practices.