INTERACTION DESIGN × MIXED REALITY
I am Kris Shieh, a PhD researcher at Murdoch University and an interaction designer working across social MR, gamification, spatial interaction, and human-computer interaction.
01 / ABOUT
My work investigates how mixed reality can support social connection, identity expression, collaboration, and meaningful participation in shared physical spaces.
I combine research-led design, prototyping, visual communication, and iterative user evaluation. My current research focuses on an affordance-driven gamification framework and its implementation in a co-located multi-user mixed reality prototype.
I am particularly interested in experiences where technology becomes less visible and human behaviour, social interpretation, and shared activity become the centre of the design.
Literature review, user research, experience framing, and design synthesis.
Spatial interaction, gameful systems, prototyping, and experience flows.
Interface direction, communication design, diagrams, and portfolio storytelling.
Formative studies, observation, questionnaires, system logs, and design validation.
02 / SELECTED WORK
Mixed Reality · HCI · Prototype
A four-player mixed reality system exploring identity, co-presence, shared spatial interaction, behavioural constraints, collaborative puzzle-solving, and social interpretation.
Prototype Gallery
Selected moments from the multi-user prototype demonstrate shared spatial interaction, behavioural rules, embodied participation, and collaborative problem-solving in passthrough MR.
Co-located manipulation, distributed clues, and collaborative spatial deduction.
Visible identity cues assign voice- and distance-based behavioural conditions.
Participants express a mood while locating clues distributed through the shared space.
A synchronised colour-matching task explores procedural clarity and shared feedback.
Design Research · Published Framework
PublishedA framework-oriented systematic literature review translating user needs, contextual goals, technology affordances, interaction mechanics, and evaluative criteria into a five-step process for designing socially immersive Metaverse experiences.
Journal publication
Journal of Metaverse · Review article · 2026
Visual Communication · Brand Design
An award-recognised undergraduate graduation project combining visual identity, communication design, and a cohesive brand experience.
03 / PHD RESEARCH
How can affordance-driven gamification support low-pressure, reciprocal, and socially meaningful interaction in co-located mixed reality?
My PhD research at Murdoch University translates theoretical affordances into implemented MR mechanisms and evaluates whether those mechanisms remain understandable, reliable, and socially useful when multiple people interact in the same physical environment.
04 / BACKGROUND
Murdoch University · PhD Research
Investigating shared spatial interaction, identity expression, co-presence, and affordance implementation through a multi-user MR prototype.
University of New South Wales
Postgraduate study focused on interaction design, user experience, design research, systems thinking, and prototyping.
Hankou University
Graduated in the top three percent. Final project “G.Shrimp” received an Outstanding Graduation Project award.
05 / CONTACT
For research collaboration, interaction design, portfolio enquiries, or mixed reality projects, contact me by email.
kris.xie@murdoch.edu.au