Andrew Boucher

Andrew Boucher is an Associate Professor and co-director of the Interaction Research Studio at Northumbria University's London campus. He specializes in practice-based approaches to designing interactive research devices and developing design-led methodologies for user studies. A co-founder of the internationally recognized Interaction Research Studio, his work focuses on creating alternative technology production models through prototypes for field studies and self-build designs.

Education:

• MA in Industrial Design, Royal College of Art (1999)
• BA (Hons) in 3D Design, University of Plymouth (1997)

Research Interests: Design of research products for alternative technology production/distribution; user studies methodologies; DIY design; human-computer interaction; prototyping.

Articles: Recent publications focus on DIY devices for social connection during the pandemic, accessible nature observation tools, and open-source ethnographic instruments. Common themes include community engagement, participatory design, and democratizing technology.