Abigale Stangl

Dr. Abigale Stangl is an Assistant Professor in the School of Industrial Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on inclusive design practices, accessibility, and sensory AI, prioritizing disability-first innovation. She explores tactile media, multimodal systems, and human-centered design principles to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or visually impaired.

Her research interests include:

• Development of tactile interfaces and eyes-free interaction techniques
• Visual privacy management for blind users
• Collaborative design processes with disabled communities
• Ethical AI integration in assistive technologies

Her work spans diverse domains such as:

• Video/audio accessibility solutions
• Children’s crossmodal learning through play
• Disability advocacy in workplace innovation
• Private content detection in visual assistance tools

Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world impact.