Resume

• 2010

  OCAD University

  Assistant Professor

  OCAD University

  Associate Professor

  OCAD University

  co-creator

  Botanicalls

  Adjunct Professor

  -Developed the curriculum for and taught “Soft Circuit Workshop”

  a course focused on materials and construction\nmethods for soft and pliable circuitry\n-Participated in curriculum redesign and taught “Introduction to Physical Computing”\n-Developed “Thinking Physically”

  a course focused on creating and manipulating technologies that are receptive to the inherent expressiveness of the human body

  Interactive Telecommunications Program - New York University

• 2005

  Masters of Professional Studies

  Interactive Telecommunications

  New York University

• 2003

  Bard College

  New York University

  OCAD University

  Botanicalls

  Vision Education & Media

  Autodesk

  area/code

  Interactive Telecommunications Program - New York University

  - Supervised and maintained film and video library\n- Provided technical support for faculty and students\n- Coordinated visiting artists and other departmental events\n- Assisted Technical Director with maintenance and distribution of equipment\n- Handled all departmental purchases and rentals

  Bard College

  Director

  ITP Camp

  New York University

  Faculty

  -Developed

  organized

  and delivered workshops

  discussions

  and talks relevant to conferences and residencies including\nthe Almost Perfect Co-Production Residency (2008 & 2009) and the Interactive Screen conference & scholarship program (2010)\n-Acted as mentor to artist participants

  helping them to achieve their professional goals and further develop their creative\nprocess and artistic practices

  The Banff Centre

  Resident Researcher

  -Assisted faculty with research relating to interactive video

  telephony

  and wearable electronics\n-Held office hours

  one-on-one help sessions

  and project advisement for students\n-Lead workshops on use of equipment and computer labs

  Interactive Telecommunications Program - New York University

  Producer

  -Managed budget and timeline for the production of large-scale cross-media games\n-Acted as liaison between client and creative team\n-Conducted and contributed to brainstorming sessions for emerging projects

  area/code

  Graduate Program Director

  Digital Futures

  OCAD University

  OCAD University

  Toronto

  Canada Area

  Acting Graduate Program Director

  Digital Futures

  ITP

  New York University

  Mentor

  -Facilitated after-school classes in Lego Robotics for students age 11-13 years

  Vision Education & Media

  Interim Director

  Digital Futures Graduate Program

  OCAD University

  Adjunct Faculty

  ITP

  New York University

  Pier 9 Artist-in-Residence

  Autodesk

• 1999

  BA

  Film & Electronic Media

• Art

  User Experience

  Creative Direction

  User-centered Design

  User Interface Design

  Public Speaking

  Information Architecture

  Curriculum Design

  Connected Devices

  Film

  Teaching

  Human Computer Interaction

  Research

  Interaction Design

  Experience Design

  Arduino

  Wearable Computing

  Make: Wearable Electronics

  What if your clothing could change color to complement your skin tone

  respond to your racing heartbeat

  or connect you with a loved one from afar?\n\nWelcome to the world of shoes that can dynamically shift your height

  jackets that display when the next bus is coming

  and neckties that can nudge your business partner from across the room. Whether it be for fashion

  function

  or human connectedness

  wearable electronics can be used to design interactive systems that are intimate and engaging.\n\nMake: Wearable Electronics is intended for those with an interest in physical computing who are looking to create interfaces or systems that live on the body. Perfect for makers new to wearable tech

  this book introduces you to the tools

  materials

  and techniques for creating interactive electronic circuits and embedding them in clothing and other things you can wear.\n\nEach chapter features experiments to get you comfortable with the technology and then invites you to build upon that knowledge with your own projects. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions and images of amazing creations made by artists and professional designers

  this book offers a concrete understanding of electronic circuits and how you can use them to bring your wearable projects from concept to prototype.

  Make: Wearable Electronics

  A wearable technology research lab at OCAD University.

  Kate

  Hartman

  The Banff Centre