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Lars Johansson is a Lecturer at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID), part of Umeå University. He specializes in teaching industrial design and interaction design, focusing on methods like sketching, model techniques, and clay work. His research background includes applied projects with Volvo Trucks and Nokia on driver environment systems and wearable computers, alongside prototype development and user studies.
Education: Master's in Industrial Design (1994–1999, UID) followed by a shift to Interaction Design. Post-graduation, he worked in applied research until 2013. Currently, his primary role is teaching, with parallel design consulting since 2011.
Research Interests: Industrial/Interaction design processes, form aesthetics, prototyping, user studies, automotive interfaces, and playful technology. His work emphasizes tangible interfaces, child-centered design, and safety systems like rollover prevention for vehicles.
Publications focus on rollover prevention systems and affective design in children's products. Collaborations include Volvo Trucks, Nokia, and academic conferences like CHI and CAHD. No scientific awards are listed, but his career spans research, teaching, and industry partnerships.
