Erik Asia

Industrial Designer | Researcher | Educator

Designing tactile experiences that bridge the gap between the body and mind through designed objects.

Bridging physical affordances with research-driven methodology, creating tools for embodied interaction and learning, ergonomic comfort, and sensory communication.

IN PROGRESS

Adaptable and Responsive: Community Safety Gear
Designing modular wearable uniform accessories suitable for on-demand, local production for UBC Community Safety staff.

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.

SELECTED WORKS

Tactile Storytelling
Co-Developing 3D Artefacts for Experiential Learning at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Transcribe to Survive
Educational Tabletop Game

Nimble Animation Stand
Portable Animation Stand

Tales of Moments
Lithophane Lamp

reBIRTH
Reconfigurable Birthing Tool

Whitespace
Time Visualization Tool

Jaded
Vacuum-formed Lamp

UPAABC Balagtasan 2024
Filipino Cultural Event Promotional Materials