Ahlam Bavi

Assistant Professor

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Area of Focus: Creative Technologies, Design, Product Design, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Gamification, 3D Design, 2D Design, Cultural Studies, Project Management

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Ahlam Bavi is an industrial designer, digital artist, and design educator specializing in digital design, cultural heritage preservation and accessibility. With expertise in 3D technologies, computational generative design, and digital humanities research, she's dedicated to making heritage more accessible, particularly for Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities. As a visual artist, she utilizes 3D printing to craft captivating sculptures, while as an educator, she empowers students with digital media and gamification skills, employing creative thinking and user-centred design methods. Through innovative approaches like 3D printing and interactive media, Ahlam fosters inclusivity and engagement among diverse audiences, striving for a world without barriers.

Areas of Focus

Design and Creative Thinking, Creative Concept Development
Digital Accessibility, Universal Design (UD), User-Centered Design (UCD)
3D Modeling, 3D Scanning, and 3D Printing, Digital Remediation
Cultural Studies, Digitization, Digital Storytelling, Gamification and Game Design

Education

PhD, University of British Columbia (Digital Art and Humanities) (ABD)