Moeed takes radical ownership.

I'm a published researcher, designer, and educator. I have extensive experience in designing experiences for good in both product and instructional spaces. In my work, I am devoted to designing the future of creative practice.

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WORK

I've been creating projects on the intersection of human-computer interaction, emotion, and creative practice. Check out some of my work on my projects page on Notion.

Project's Page
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Teaching

Courses

Design Thinking in Technology

Instructor | August 2022 - August 2024

TECH120 is a hands-on course on design thinking to inform students of the design and innovation culture at Purdue's Polytechnic.

Meaningful Learning with Technology

Workshop Co-Lead | January - July 2022

Based on Jonessen's framework for meaningful learning, 'Meaningful Learning with Technology' is a workshop designed to inform seasoned instructors about the opportunities and efficiencies of new technologies to engage students.

Information Communication Technology for Development

Head Teaching Assistant | September 2020 - May 2021

ICT4D is a graduate-level design course for Human Computer Interaction in Majority World Countries.  

Mind the App: Psychology of Technology

Teaching Assistant | September 2020 - May 2021

Psychology of Technology explores psychological explanations of the effect technology has on us.

Curriculum: Teaching and Learning

Pedagogical Partner (Student Co-Designer and Teaching Assistant) | July - Dec 2019

Curriculum teaching and learning provides learners with an overview of learning theories and their application.

Student Testimonials

Here are some student evaluations from the first time I taught "Design Thinking in Technology":

Abdul is awesome. He does a great job of making sure everyone is on track to succeed, and gives constructive criticism for our projects.

I loved that you wanted to see us achieve in this class. It didn't feel to me like you just wanted us to just get in and out of class, but that you wanted to make sure that we could leave with something valuable to carry with us afterwards. You are very easy to talk to, always tried to be accommodating with us, and pushed us to go further than we could during our time in the course. Thank you :)

He's very open to feedback and responsive to all questions and queries, not once did I feel like I was hitting a brick wall due to perceived superiority or seniority. The man had the mannerisms of a TA and the professionalism and skill of a professor, the perfect combination for this sort of class. He's the right fit no doubt.

I think Moeed is very understanding and communicates what he expects clearly.

About

Over the past couple of years, a few themes have emerged in how I work.

Be Deeply Engaged

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My involvement is usually multifaceted and extended over a period of time.

I committed myself to the science bowl for over 4 years. In my engagement, I occupied multiple roles, often at the same time, for both the program and product. Because of my engagement, I was asked to take on more leadership roles.

Have Clarity in Intention

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I'm driven by curiosity and a drive to better my work.

As a college instructor, I have developed a scholarly teaching practice which has been informed by hours of observations of other instructors, service redesign work, and instructional design work. (I look forward to share what I've learned soon!)

Make with Care

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Design should be inclusive.
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My UX work has focused around creating inclusion for underrepresented populations. I recently published a paper (CCS 2023) on usable privacy for teens in the global south, an understudied and overexposed population.
Last updated December 2024.