I am a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Information Studies at McGill University and a member of the ACT Research Group, supervised by Prof. Karyn Moffatt.
I am a Human-Computer Interaction designer and researcher. My research goal is to design more accessible technologies for older adults and help them live healthier lives. My doctoral research aims to investigate how to better design technologies to support physical activity for older adults living alone.
As a trained designer, I hold a M.F.A. in Information Design and Visualization and a B.Eng. in Industrial Design. My design work during my Master’s and undergraduate studies is shown in this portfolio.
Here is my latest CV (updated May 2024).
Recent Work
- Yang, M and Moffatt, K. (2024). Navigating the Maze of Routine Disruption: Exploring How Older Adults Living Alone Navigate Barriers to Establishing and Maintaining Physical Activity Habits. CHI’24. 15 pages.
- Yang, M. (2022). Supporting Physical Activity in Later Life: Perspectives from Older Adults. ASSETS'22. 6 pages.
- Yang, M. and Moffatt, K. (2022). A Review of Empirical Studies on Persuasive Technology for Physical Activity: Common Practices and Current Trends. Poster presented at GI'22.
- Yang, M. (2020). Investigating seasonal color change in the environment by color analysis and information visualization. Color Research & Application, 45(3), 503-511.
Contact
📧 muhe.yang@mail.mcgill.ca
🏫 School of Information Studies, McGill University
3661 Peel, Montreal, QC, Canada