Ting Zhou

Assistant Professor

Web/Interactive Media Design | Storrs

Education: MFA in Visual Communication Design, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago,  2013
Art Design, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, 2007

Language(s) Spoken: 中文 (Mandarin Chinese)

Areas of Research/Artistic Focus:

  • UI/UX Design in Healthcare
  • STEM Education Technology and Design
  • Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design
  • Design for Social Justice and Human Rights

Ting Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Web & Interactive Media Design at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on UI/UX design in healthcare, STEM education technology and design, design thinking, design for social justice and human rights. With a strong passion for human-centered and participatory design methodologies, Ting has collaborated with faculty across disciplines—from nursing to chemistry—developing websites, mHealth applications, and VR games to support research projects while promoting health and learning equity, particularly for underserved communities. These interdisciplinary collaborations amplify the impact of her work by integrating human-centered design to offer innovative solutions across diverse scientific fields. 

Ting’s expertise extends beyond UI/UX design to the visual arts, including visual communication design, animation, and photography. Her creative projects delve into themes such as cultural identity, motherhood, feminism, and issues of race and ethnicity. As an educator, she actively engages her students in design research, employing innovative strategies to promote mental health on campus. Ting’s work has been featured in galleries and universities, while her scientific visualizations have appeared as journal covers in Nanoscale and Particle. 

Ting received her MFA in Visual Communication Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013 and continues to be a lifelong learner, constantly exploring new methods to advance healthcare equity through design. 

Recent Research Achievements:
  • QuanXR: Website and VR game (Funded by UConn Quantum STEM Education Award)
  • DiaOral: Website design (Funded by American Diabetes Association)
  • PlaySis: Mobile application design (Funded by UConn SFA Research Grant)
  • Zuri: Mobile application design (Funded by UConn STEAM Grant)

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