Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine, affiliated with the Graduate Media Design department. He is an independent designer based in Los Angeles, specializing in interface design for software and hardware, toys and games, graphics and animation, and music and sound. His work focuses on early-stage invention and prototyping for new products, services, and environments.

• Education: Master of Arts in Interaction Design from the Royal College of Art, London

Research interests include human-computer interaction, digital media innovation, and interdisciplinary prototyping of emerging technologies. His professional practice spans both academic and industry domains, with an emphasis on creative problem-solving and experimental design.

Matt Brown's career includes a five-year tenure at Apple's Human Interface Device Prototyping group (2011-2016) and collaborations with leading technology firms like Google X, Toca Boca, and Ableton. He bridges academic theory with real-world application through his adjunct teaching role and independent design consultancy.