Marian Hepburn

Dr. Marian Hepburn is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the Digital Media BA (Hons) program at the School of Computing and Digital Media, London Metropolitan University. She specializes in interaction design, mobile learning, and critical design research, emphasizing somaesthetic interaction and novel user interfaces. Her work explores emotional/aesthetic factors in technology, HCI, and emerging technologies like AR, holograms, and projection-mapping.

Dr. Hepburn's teaching spans practical and theoretical digital media modules, including media production, animation, web design, and social media strategy. She focuses on pushing creative boundaries through technology, encouraging students to experiment with cutting-edge tools. Her research integrates multimodal interaction methodologies and new media technologies, particularly in educational contexts.

Research Focus: Somaesthetic interaction design, emotional UX in mobile devices, critical design research, and accessibility in digital media. She actively supervises master's and PhD candidates in these areas.

Publications: Her work spans mobile learning challenges, virtual environments, and inclusive design. Recent topics include ubiquitous m-learning tools and empirical studies on new media in design education.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed, but she supervises research projects in interaction design and digital media innovation. Collaborates with academic networks on pedagogical technology applications.