About
Jaz Choi is a Civic Interaction Designer affiliated with CREATE-IT APPLIED RESEARCH. Their work spans creative practice, artistic research, and societal transformation, often involving collaborations with institutions and multidisciplinary teams. They have contributed to publications focusing on transdisciplinary approaches to design and art, with a strong emphasis on more-than-human interaction, ecological themes, and public engagement.
Research interests include creative practice, artistic engagement, and societal transformation, with specific explorations into entanglement, nurture, and wetlands. Their recent publications analyze collaborative design frameworks and socio-technical systems, aiming to foster cultural change through immersive and interactive art.
Notable scientific recognition includes the Ziman Award (2024), highlighting their contributions to collaborative and public-facing research. Jaz has delivered invited talks (e.g., on more-than-human data) and participated in organizing events like the International Documentary Film Festival, demonstrating a commitment to bridging art and societal challenges.
Current activities involve designing exhibitions (e.g., Feral Mapping), leading workshops on place memory, and examining urban design methodologies that embrace uncertainty and diversity in public spaces.
