Kah Chan
Lecturer Media Design
kah.chan@vuw.ac.nz
Teaching: MDDN201 | DESN285 | DESN385
MDes: Victoria University
BDes (Hons): Massey University
Research: Kah's Masters research explored empathic communication to children via 3D character design. This project involved experiments and exploratory concepts in 3D narratives and character design, child psychology and child-related social sciences, as well as focus group ethnography and interaction. His most recent conference presentation was at DiGRA 2009.
Kah's research interests include: 2D and 3D character design, design and its wider social responsibilities, web design and usability, and gaming and gaming's emerging potential beyond entertainment and "edutainment".