heather velez

I am a designer and researcher with a diverse background in broadcast media and education. I've just finished my Masters at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where I focused on developing new ways to tell stories, communicate with one another, and learn.

In my work, I strive to bring the physical and digital together. I create experiences that engage users beyond the screen - inviting them to touch and interact with the physical. This approach, using physical objects to tell stories, I refer to affectionately as "object-oriented storytelling." I also have a penchant for anthropomorphizing electronics and using sounds and gesture to express myself.

I live in Brooklyn with two roommates, three bicycles, and no cats.