Heather Raikes

Heather Raikes is an artist, designer, and researcher specializing in virtual/mixed reality, immersive media, and dynamic interfaces between the body and technological systems. She held research positions at the University of Washington, University of California San Diego, Temple University, and completed a postdoctoral research as an Advanced Research Associate at the Centre for Advanced Inquiry in the Interactive Arts (CAiiA), University of Plymouth, UK.

• Education: Ph.D., Digital Arts and Experimental Media, University of Washington; MPS, Interactive Telecommunications, New York University; AB, Interdisciplinary Arts, Duke University.

Her research interests focus on embodiment, experimental media, and performance studies, exploring intersections between technology and human experience. Her artwork and research have been exhibited globally, including venues like Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and SIGGRAPH. She has contributed to journals such as the International Journal of Art, Culture and Design Technologies and Technoetic Arts.

Past affiliations include the Erick Hawkins Dance Company and Silicon Alley’s Media Farm interactive design collective. Her work bridges art, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflecting her background in dance and computational media.