PhD Research
Human-Centered Design Model for Educational Environments
Doctoral research conducted at Ural Federal University, Department of Cultural Studies and Design (2017–2022).
Research Abstract
This doctoral research develops a comprehensive human-centered design (HCD) model for educational environments, integrating design thinking methodology with pedagogical frameworks. The study examines how empathy-driven, iterative design approaches can transform the way educational spaces, curricula, and learning experiences are conceived and evaluated.
Key contributions include a novel HCD model for educational context, a framework for evaluating educational environment design through human-centered metrics, and empirical validation through applied projects in university settings.
HCD Model
A novel human-centered design model adapted for educational contexts
Educational Framework
Systematic approach to designing learning environments
Empirical Validation
Applied and tested in real university settings at UrFU
Themes
Research Areas
Core themes that guide my academic inquiry and practice.
Human-Centered Design
Developing models and frameworks that place human needs, behaviors, and experiences at the center of the design process.
Educational Design
Exploring how design thinking transforms educational environments, curricula, and student learning experiences.
UX & Interaction Design
Researching user experience principles, interaction patterns, and digital product design methodologies.
Design Methodology
Advancing design thinking algorithms, convergence/divergence models, and systematic design approaches.
Publications
Selected Works
Academic publications and scholarly contributions.
Design Thinking Algorithms: Theory and Practice (Алгоритмы дизайн-мышления: теория и практика)
Academic Publication · 2019
Analysis of design thinking algorithms based on J.K. Jones, T. Brown, B. Lawson, and P. Rand, demonstrating their practical application. Characterizes convergence, transformation, and divergence as key stages of design thinking.
DOI: 10.25628/UNIIP.2019.41.2.017
Characteristics of Design as an Academic and Creative Discipline
Questions of Expertise in Culture, Arts and Design · 2020
Explores the dual nature of design as both an academic discipline and creative practice, analyzing its methodological foundations and pedagogical implications.
Computer Technologies in Design: UX/UI Fundamentals with AI (Учебное пособие)
Ural Federal University Press, Yekaterinburg · 2026
A comprehensive textbook covering UX/UI design methodology with Human-Centered Design approach and modern AI tools. Co-authored with M.V. Pankina. 92 pages.