Luo Tao

Luo Tao is an Assistant Professor at the School of Innovation and Creative Design at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. He is recognized as a young top talent in the Guangdong Province "Pearl River Talent Program" and has received SUSTech's Excellent Teaching Award.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Sun Yat-sen University
• Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Interaction Design from Kookmin University in South Korea

Luo Tao is an interaction design practitioner, researcher, and educator focusing on micro-interaction, interactive prototyping, and formal methods of describing interactions. He has developed an interaction design language grounded in mathematical category theory and explores innovative interaction techniques across various scenarios including mixed reality, tangible user interfaces, smart home, and smart car applications. His research aims to improve designers' efficiency in innovating interactions on various platforms, transforming cutting-edge technology into elegant and delightful user experiences.

His research demonstrates a clear progression from theoretical foundations of interaction design to practical implementations across multiple platforms. His work spans from fundamental theories of information (as seen in his 2016 paper) to concrete applications in mobile, wearable, and automotive contexts, showing an integrated approach to bridging academic research with industry applications.

His notable achievements include:

• Principal inventor of 16 patents across China, the US, and South Korea on interaction methods
• Author of "Interaction Design Language: Designing the Beauty of Interactions" and "The Universal Interactive Gesture Dictionary"
• Development of an editing and prototyping toolkit based on his interaction design language
• Over 50 invention patents filed since 2019 in collaboration with students
• One patent recognized as among SUSTech's most valuable by IPwe

Luo Tao has extensive industry experience, having previously worked as a UX Design Manager at SK Telecom, where he was responsible for interaction design for smartphones, smartwatches, and automotive applications. His academic journey includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Kookmin University before joining SUSTech, demonstrating a successful integration of industry practice and academic research.