Maria Rita Nogueira

Dr. Maria Rita Nogueira is a Lecturer & Researcher in Digital UX and Web Design at the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University. She bridges art, design, and technology through interactive installations that explore movement-based interactions and artificial intelligence. Her work emphasizes democratizing art through audience participation and creating accessible experiences.

• BA & MA in Design and Multimedia (University of Coimbra)
• PhD in Contemporary Art (University of Coimbra, with Institute of Systems and Robotics)

Her research focuses on real-time human-machine dialogue, producing dynamic visual compositions in performances like FORMS and Move In Tempo. She has exhibited globally, including at MIT (2023) and CICA Museum (2022). Her work intersects computer science, digital art, and health technology, particularly in chronic pain management via the iACTwithPain platform.

Recent publications analyze machine learning's role in dance, movement-based interaction design, and AR applications for art education. She has received scientific accolades including the Best Performance award at Technarte Bilbao (2023) and Best Artwork award at CRIATECH (2021).

• Best Performance & Presentation, Technarte Bilbao (2023)
• Best Artwork Award, CRIATECH Artistic Residences (2021)

Nogueira integrates creative coding and augmented reality into participatory art, while her industry background informs practical UX design approaches.