Binna Lee

Intangibles Becoming Perception

Design Menifesto
2015︎︎︎

In the midst of transformation.
This site is evolving to showcase my current focus on XR, AI, UX/UI, HCI, and human interaction & media design — where technology and human experience meet.

Interaction and Media Design

This dossier is a curated collection of my work as the Founder of Team Echo, an interaction and media designer (HCI, XR, Installation), researcher and educator. It highlights my dedication to advancing immersive technologies media, XR and AI, and human-factor engineering across industrial design, interaction design, and product design. My practice investigates the intersections of Emotional Intelligence (EI), human development, cognitive processes in human interaction, perception, narrative design, and computational methodologies to reimagine how we relate to both physical and digital environments.

Pedagogy & Education

Pedagogically, I approach design education as an evolving, critical practice that bridges theory with hands-on application. While rooted in reflective inquiry, creative experimentation, and ethical responsibility, my teaching also draws directly from my professional practice in immersive interaction, XR, and human-centered design. I design and lead courses that integrate philosophical discourse and psychological frameworks, while grounding students in real-world design processes, tools, and methodologies. From prototyping and spatial interaction to sensory storytelling and systems thinking, I aim to cultivate an environment where students connect conceptual understanding with technical and material experimentation. These strategies empower emerging designers to create with both empathy and intention—preparing them not only to reflect on the world, but to actively shape it.

This portfolio presents a diverse range of spatial computing/XR projects, immersive installations, interaction design, and interdisciplinary research. It also demonstrates my commitment to shaping pedagogical experiences that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and socially responsive design. Through this collection, I showcase my passion for merging creativity, emerging technologies, and educational methodologies to design sustainable, meaningful, and impactful experiences that respond to the complexities of our evolving digital world.

Salon Talk