Sean received a BS in engineering: product design, with a minor in computer science, from Stanford University. While at Stanford he researched with the HCI group, working on prototyping tools for physical computing. Before coming to the Media Lab, Sean worked at Nokia Research Palo Alto on networked toys for long-distance family communications.
Sean's research examines how we can integrate physical objects into the digital design process more seamlessly, as well as how new interfaces for rapid prototyping machines will increase access to end users and children. In collaboration with Nokia Research, he is exploring how children can connect at a distance through play, storytelling, and artifact creation. He is studying how digital and tangible interfaces can create stronger relationships for long-distance families as well as empowering children as authors and designers.
