- PhD, Folkwang University of the Arts, Germany (2011-2018)
- Diplom Designer, Folkwang University of the Arts, Germany (2006-2010)
- BA of Ing., National Cheng Kung University, Department of Industrial Design (1999-2003)
Education
Experience
- Assistant Professor, National Cheng Kung University, Institute of Creative Industries Design (2022 - Present)
- Assistant Professor, National Cheng Kung University, Department of Industrial Design (2018 - Present)
- Performer and Designer, Impr%rchester – transdisciplinary improvisation orchestra (2011 – 2018)
- Project Designer, Folkwang University of the Arts, Institute for Computer Music and Electronic Median (2009 – 2010)
Expertise
- Experience Design
- Industrial Design
- Interdisciplinary Design
- Research through Design
- Reflexive Methodology
- Interaction Design and Practice
Courses
Publications
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+ Journal Essays
1. Chien, W.-C., Hassenzahl, M. (2020) Technology-mediated relationship maintenance in romantic long-distance relationships: An autoethnographical research through design. Human-Computer Interaction 35(3), 240-287. DOI: 10.1080/07370024.2017.1401927
2. Chien, W.-C., Hassenzahl, M., & Mehnert, K. (2011) Musikhören und Arbeiten im Einklang. i-com. Zeitschrift für interaktive und kooperative Medien, 10(3). Oldenbourg, Germany.
3. Lu, H.-C., Chien, W.-C. (2022) Reshaping the wearing condition of high-heeled shoes by insole design to avoid hallux valgus. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 90. DOI:10.1016/j.ergon.2022.103299
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+ Conference papers
1. Chien, W.-C., Hassenzahl, M. & Welge, J. (2016) Sharing a Robotic Pet as a Maintenance Strategy for Romantic Couples in Long-Distance Relationships.: An Autobiographical Design Exploration. Proceedings of the CHI EA’16 Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. ACM, New York, NY, USA.
2. Chien, W.-C., Hassenzahl, M. & Lenz, E. (2015) Fürsorge, Gemeinsamkeiten, Pläne – Technik für Fernbeziehungen gestalten. Mensch und Computer. De Gruyter Oldenbourg. Berlin, Germany
3. Chien, W.-C., Diefenbach, S., & Hassenzahl, M. (2013) The whisper pillow: A study of technology-mediated emotional expression in close relationships. Proceedings of the DPPI´13 International Conference on Designing Pleasurable Products and Interfaces. ACM New York, NY, USA.
4. Chiu, Y.-C., Chien, W.-C. (2022) Coping with autism spectrum disorder adolescents’ emotional suppression with a “One-Bit” interactive device. In Proceedings of HCII’22 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Springer Verlag.
5. Chien, W.-C., Lin, C.-H. (2022) Technology in automotive brands: Function or fashion?” In Proceedings of HCII’22 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Springer Verlag.
6. Huang, S.-W., Chien, W.-C. (2022) Taking a romantic adventure together: Explore the design of virtual traveling for couples in long-distance relationships. In Proceedings of AHFE’22 Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics. Springer Verlag.
7. Kuo, J.-Y., Chien, W.-C. (2021) Modern but friendly: An exploration of crutches’ from design. International Conference for ADADA and CUMULUS.
8. Chang, Y.-C., Chien, W.-C. (2021) The blinding light: A reflection on the essence of technology-mediated illusion through techno art experience. International Conference for ADADA and CUMULUS.
7. Hsaio, R., Chien, W.-C. (2021) Am I conquering the robot? The impact of personality on the style of cooperation with an automatic system. In Proceedings of HCII’21 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Springer Verlag.
8. Mu, Y.-T., Chien, W.-C., Wu, F.-G. (2020) Providing peripheral trajectory information to avoid motion sickness during the in-car reading tasks. In Proceedings of IHSED’19 International Conference on Human Systems Engineering and Design: Future Trends and Applications. Springer Verlag.
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+ Research Projects
1. (MOST) Deconstructing Technological Agency and Reconnecting Technology and Culture by Research through Experience Design (ii) (2022-Present)
2. (MoE) Podcast as a Pedagogic Strategy for Integrated Learning of Humanity in Reversed Classroom (2022-Present )
3. (MOST) Deconstructing Technological Agency and Reconnecting Technology and Culture by Research through Experience Design (i) (2021-2022)
4. (MoE) Constructing Designers’ Reflective Quality through Autobiographical Research Method (2021-2022)
5. (MOST) Grounded Exploration of Interpersonal Experience Design under Social-Cultural Context (2019-2020)
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+ Portfolios
1. Wei-Chi Chien & Zhi-Xian Chien. (2021) Dialog Flute and History (documentation video created for Documenta of Japanese Navy’s Hinchu Navy Sixth Fuel Plant 2021)
2. Wei-Chi Chien (2013) Robot Duet (robot designed for improvisation performance)
3. Wei-Chi Chien (2010) Machine and Shadow (music piece composed for three Theremin and tape)
4. Wei-Chi Chien (2009-2010) ITE Theremin (designed for the ICEM Theremin Ensemble)