Nick Mead
Papers
2
Total Citations
38
H-Index
2
About
Nick Mead’s research sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, design research, and child well-being, with a focus on how tangible, intimate-space technologies can support emotional regulation. His major contribution is a pioneering Research-through-Design case study of a socially assistive “robot” — a soft, intimate-space device that scaffolds children’s efforts to manage their emotions. This work, published in 2022 and garnering 35 citations, demonstrates how design can bridge the gap between abstract therapeutic concepts and real-world, embodied interaction. Mead’s approach challenges conventional notions of robotics, emphasizing subtle, non-verbal, and proximate forms of assistance over more overt or autonomous systems. His earlier 2021 paper laid the groundwork for this translation of design intent into functional, empathetic artifacts. By foregrounding the design process itself as a mode of inquiry, Mead has contributed a valuable methodological framework for researchers developing emotionally supportive technologies. His work is particularly notable for its focus on children’s intimate spaces, offering a nuanced, human-centered alternative to more clinical or screen-based interventions.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2