Shaping where digital meets physical

Hi, I’m Karen. I design for the OS of Vision Pro at Apple.

This site is a work in progress.
Feel free to browse my previous
portfolio at www.karenasmar.me

Curious what I’ve been up to lately?
Feel free to reach out for a sneak peek at my recent projects.

For past work, just scroll down —
it continues to inform and inspire what I do today.

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Temporal Layers of Space

Patents & Papers

  • Paper: Machinic Interpolations: A GAN Pipeline for Integrating Lateral Thinking in Computational Tools of Architecture

    Published by SIGraDi, a leading conference on transformative design

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  • Paper: Social Microbial Prosthesis: Towards Super-Organism Centered Design

    Published by CHI, the premier international conference on human-computer interaction

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  • U.S. Patent for Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces For Providing Environment Tracking Content (20240370344)

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  • U.S. Patent for Techniques For Interacting With Virtual Avatars and/or User Representations (20240257486)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Transitioning Between Multiple Modes of Operation (20240370542)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Adjusting Device Settings (20240289007)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for User Interfaces for Managing Live Communication Sessions (20240104859)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Biometric Feature Enrollment (20240395073)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for Methods for Displaying Mixed Reality Content in a Three-Dimensional Environment (20240385858)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for Methods for Controlling and Interacting With a Three-Dimensional Environment (20240103685)

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  • U.S. Patent Application for Methods for Controlling and Interacting With a Three-Dimensional Environment (20240233288)

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  • Paper: Social Microbial Prosthesis - Towards Super-Organism Centered Design

    Published by POM, a conference exploring the politics of machine design and computational systems

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Mentions, Talks & Jury

  • ArchDaily

    Featured in ArchDaily, this article highlights AI and metaverse-driven projects, showcasing my exploration of GANs as an experimental space for lateral thinking in design.

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  • ADC 101+1 Expo (by The One Club for Creativity)

    Invited by ADC 101+1, an initiative by The One Club for Creativity, to be part of a global showcase highlighting my work at the intersection of AI and design.

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  • Jury: Frame Awards

    Featured as part of the jury for the Frame Awards, an event that recognizes innovation and excellence in global design across various fields.

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  • Towards Data Science

    Featured on Towards Data Science, this article explores how AI can enhance creativity, using generative models to integrate lateral thinking into design processes.

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  • Guest Lecturer & Design Critic at Parsons School of Design

    Courses include the Physicality of Machine Learning (School of Art, Media, and Technology) & Health, Disability, and Fashion - Wearable Technologies (School of Fashion).

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  • Guest Lecturer & Design Critic at Northeastern University

    Courses include Experience & Interaction Design & Experience Design Studio 2: Future Interfaces at the College of Arts, Media and Design.

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  • Rethinking the Future (RTF)

    Featured in Rethinking The Future, this article presents Alter-Rig, a project rethinking offshore rigs as adaptable platforms that transition beyond their industrial life cycle.

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  • Towards Data Science - Edition

    Featured in Towards Data Science’s edition, this article highlights the most memorable posts of the year, including my work on AI and computational creativity.

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  • Global Undergraduate Awards

    Recognized as a Global (First Prize) Winner in the 2018 Undergraduate Awards, celebbrating outstanding research and innovation across various fields of study.

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  • American University of Beirut (AUB)

    Featured by AUB's MSFEA, this article highlights my recognition as a Global Winner of the Undergraduate Awards, showcasing my achievements in innovative research.

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