Erik Asia
Industrial Designer | Researcher | STEAM Educator
Designing tactile experiences that bridge the gap between the body and mind through designed objects.
I create tools for tactile interaction and learning in STEAM, ergonomic comfort, and sensory communication.
SELECTED WORKS
STEAM + DESIGN EDUCATION
S - Science
T - Technology
E - Engineering
A - Arts (Applied)
M - Mathematics
My practice and teaching explore how tactile engagement and physical interaction enhance learning in STEAM disciplines. Through industrial design studios, custom educational kits, and public interactive installations, I create opportunities for hands-on inquiry, curiosity, and accessible learning.
Undergraduate Courses
- Design Thinking
- Freehand Sketching
- Technical Drafting
- Ergonomics Assessment
- Usability Testing
- Graphic Design
- Storyboarding + User Journeys
- Digital Fabrication
- Wood Working
- Data Visualization
- Rapid Prototyping
Teens Art + Design Workshops
- Design Thinking
- Freehand Sketching
- Basic Model Making
- Basic Graphic Design
- Arylic Painting
- Storyboarding
LATEST PROJECTS
Adaptable and Responsive: Community Safety Gear
IN PROGRESS: Leading a Material Matters Lab research team on designing modular wearable uniform accessories suitable for on-demand, local production for UBC's Community Safety team.
Tactile Storytelling: Co-Developing 3D Artefacts for Experiential Learning at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Was a project coordinator for an NSERC applied research project in collaboration with Capilano Suspension Bridge Park exploring how tactile, digitally fabricated sculptures can make interpretive storytelling in an outdoor tourism setting more interactive, accessible, and engaging for visitors of all ages.
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