- School of Design
Room 1.13
Clothworkers Building South
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT - +44 113 343 8082
Kishore Budha
University of Leeds, School of Design, Department Member
- Communication, Technology, Design, Human Computer Interaction, Semiotics, Graphic Design, and 19 moreInteraction Design, Digital Culture, Design Innovation, Product Design, Visual Semiotics, Creative Industries, Design for Social Innovation, Cultural Semiotics, Colour Theory, Impact of Interface Design, Inclusive Design, Packaging Design, Colour, Brand Semiotics, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Psychology, Cultural Theory, and Tourism Studiesedit
- "Meaning-centered design" is the focal point of my research and practice interests. My interests in lie in both theory and practice of design and innovation. I have experience generating value for large, mid-sized and startup companies through applying design semiotics, ergonomics and human factors to design of products and services. Skills and expertise in uncovering wider and deeper social meanings and generating lateral thinking for brands and translating it into clea... more"Meaning-centered design" is the focal point of my research and practice interests.
My interests in lie in both theory and practice of design and innovation. I have experience generating value for large, mid-sized and startup companies through applying design semiotics, ergonomics and human factors to design of products and services.
Skills and expertise in uncovering wider and deeper social meanings and generating lateral thinking for brands and translating it into clear and actionable recommendations for branded solutions, whether:
- Strategic Thinking and Innovation Pipelines (including brand positioning, brand and category audits)
- 3D product development
- 2D Packaging development
- Retail Space design
- Organisational Culture
- Communications and Advertising (whether face to face or indirect)
Specialties
Expertise in semiotics, discourse analysis, ethnography and critical cultural studies translated into:
- Legacy and historical analysis; locating fundamentals; culturally-grounded trends and emergent meanings
- Mythology exploration & development
- Cultural meanings and opportunities in consumer discourse
- Visual analysis of objects, spaces
- Sensorial signs and symbols, including colours/materials/finishes
- Trends Research and Forecastingedit
This chapter takes a look at the relationship between technology and humans. This chapter was one of the earliest studies of online communities and how content was central to the development of the online social. The chapter studies... more
This chapter takes a look at the relationship between technology and humans. This chapter was one of the earliest studies of online communities and how content was central to the development of the online social.
The chapter studies online content in Asia.
The chapter studies online content in Asia.
