A creative technologist with 8+ years of
experience designing playful, embodied interactions
projects
Interaction prototypes across haptics, wearables, EMG, and robotics
AR-activated decals designed to reduce procedure anxiety for pediatric patients
A gesture-controlled installation challenging Georgia Aquarium guests to a game of echolocation charades
A high-stakes safecracking game with a custom alternative controller
about
Hi, I’m Hank, a creative technologist who builds playful interactive experiences.
Most recently, I’ve been focused on emergent digital spaces in XR, haptics, and AI at Meta Reality Labs Research, and AR tools for healthcare before that.
I thrive where code, hardware, and design meet: turning early ideas into prototypes that can be felt, heard, seen, and (sometimes) smelled. Not tasted, though — at least not yet 🤔
Outside of work, I’m a hobbyist maker with skills in electronics and 3D printing. My love languages are threaded inserts and programmable LEDs.
Meta Reality Labs Research
2022–2026
Senior Product Design Prototyper
Developed AR/VR research prototypes across haptics, AI, wearables, and robotics to drive design exploration, executive reviews, and user studies. Started on contract in 2022 and came on full time in 2024.
Publicis Sapient
2020–2022
Experience Designer L1
Prototyped digital products for Mercedes-Benz USA: sketches, wireframes, interaction flows, and click-throughs.
SpellBound AR
2020 & 2016–2018
UX Designer / Engineer
Designed, built, and shipped five mobile AR minigames now used in 20+ pediatric hospitals.
Georgia Tech College of Design
2019–2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Mentored graduate students concepting, designing, and fabricating interactive installations.
Second Story Interactive Studios
2019
Experience Design Intern
Produced flow diagrams, videos, and software prototypes pitching physical installations to prospective clients.
IMAGINE Lab
2019
Mixed Reality Research Assistant
Prototyped four mixed-reality interactions in Unity, supporting research into immersive visualization for city planning.
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