Horst Complex

dr. S. Huang (Siyuan)

Universitair docent
ET-DPM-IxD
Horst Complex W254
siyuan.huang@utwente.nl
+31534899019
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I am an Assistant Professor of Interaction Design (IxD) in the Department of Design, Production and Management at the University of Twente, where I am also a fellow of DesignLab.

As a theory-informed design researcher, I study how and why designed artifacts mediate our interactions with ourselves, others, and the material and digital environments we live in. My work focuses on evaluating and designing products and systems that support pleasant and meaningful experiences, well-being, and human flourishing. To do so, my research develops along two main strands: (1) investigating the intended and unintended influences of interactive technologies on human motivation, experience and behavior; and (2) translating these insights into design frameworks, methods, and tools that inform future interventions and human-centered innovation.

I am currently active in three interconnected research themes:

  • Human values and fundamental needs-focused health care technologies 
  • Human–AI interaction for self-care, personal development and growth
  • Interactive technologies connecting nature, subjective well-being and sustainability

I hold a PhD in Design cum laude from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Before joining the University of Twente, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher and teacher at Delft University of Technology. My work has been published in the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Frontiers in Psychology, Virtual Reality, and Computers & Industrial Engineering, as well as in edited books and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, such as CHI (Best Paper Honorable Mention Award; Top 5%), ICED (Reviewer’s Favorite Award), DRS, IDETC/CIE, IASDR, and the DESIGN Conference. I review for leading venues in design research and human–computer interaction, including IJD, CHI, DIS, IEEE VR, DRS, IASDR, and HCII.

I am currently a member of the Design Research Society and am serving on the Executive Committee of the Experience Research Society. Previously, I was a member of the Delft Institute of Positive Design and a fellow of the IDEA League. In addition to my academic work, I write articles for broader audiences, such as reviews of Milan Design Week and Dutch Design Week.

Expertises

  • Computer Science

    • Future Development
    • Interactivity
    • Case Study

  • Social Sciences

    • Need Satisfaction
    • Product Design
    • Economic and Social Development
    • Systematic Review
    • Self Evaluation

Organisaties

Publicaties

2026

Design for Adversarial Growth: Post-Traumatic Growth, Resilience and Subjective Wellbeing (2026)In DRS2026 (DRS Biennial Conference Series; Vol. DRS2026). Design Research Society. Li, X., Xue, H. & Huang, S.https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2026.973Remembering with Reminiscope: Codesigning with Generative AI for Reminiscence Among Older Adults (2026)In Remembering with Reminiscope: Codesigning with Generative AI for Reminiscence Among Older Adults. Article 473. ACM Press. Zhu, L., Qi, R., Huang, S. & Li, X.https://doi.org/10.1145/3772318.3791390

2025

Unearthing Stakeholder Behavior Patterns to Enhance Sustainable Product Design (2025)In Advances and Challenges of Applying AI/GenAI in Design and Process Science: The 2024 International Conference of the Society for Design and Process Science (SDPS) (pp. 199-216) (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing). Springer. Yang, J., Zhang, C., Huang, S., Ayatollahzadeh Shirazi, H., Bordegoni, M., Liu, X., Quan, H., Ben Hamza, A. & Zeng, Y.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-96518-0_20Introducing the Fundamental User Needs (FUN) Scales: Assessing Need Satisfaction and Frustration in Design-Mediated Interactions (2025)International journal of human-computer interaction, 41(19), 11996-12013. Huang, S., Desmet, P. M. A. & Mugge, R.https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2025.2450415Why Do You Buy?: Introducing a Reflective Café Approach to Foster Mindful Clothing Purchases in Generation Z (2025)In Proceedings of the 6th Product Lifetimes and the Environment Conference (PLATE2025) (Proceedings of the 6th Product Lifetimes and the Environment Conference (PLATE2025)). Huang, S., Bakker, S. & Xue, H.https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-103762024 荷兰设计周: 从“学术设计”窥见现实的流动与重构 (2025)Chinese journal of design(383), 52-63. Xue, H. & Huang, S.https://doi.org/10.16272/j.cnki.cn11-1392/j.2025.03.035Fundamental User Needs (FUN) Scales User Guide (2025)[Book/Report › Book]. Zenodo. Huang, S., Mugge, R. & Desmet, P. M. A.https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14907021

2024

Assessing basic/ fundamental psychological need fulfillment: systematic mapping and review of existing scales to foster cumulative science (2024)Frontiers in psychology, 15. Article 1427478. Kermavnar, T., Avsec, A., Huang, S. & Desmet, P. M. A.https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1427478Inviting Sustainable Behavior Through the Power of Metaphors in Design (2024)In For Nature/With Nature: New Sustainable Design Scenarios (pp. 87-103). Huang, S., Hekkert, P., Schifferstein, H. & Bordegoni, M.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53122-4_7设想、探问、设计: 评 2023 年荷兰设计周 (2024)Chinese journal of design(369), 62-73. Huang, S., Li, X. & Xue, H.https://doi.org/10.16272/j.cnki.cn11-1392/j.2024.01.021

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Universiteit Twente

Horst Complex (gebouwnr. 20), kamer W254
De Horst 2
7522 LW Enschede

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