Bella
An Chen
Education Background
2020
the attached secondary art school of luxun academy of Arts, China
Fine Arts
2024
Shandong university, China
Bachelor of Design
School of Mechanical Engineering
Product Design
NOW
University of Waterloo, Canada
PhD student of Mathematics
cheriton school of computer science
Computer Science
Work Experience
Research Assistant, Shandong University
(2023-2024)
Research Project: Exploring the Effects of Different Interaction Modes in BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) Games on Human Cortical Activation
Research Assistant, Tsinghua University
(2022-2023)
Research Project: Exploring the design space of smart calm-down corner to support emotional regulation in preschool children.
Research Assistant, University of Waterloo (2023.6-2023.9)
Mitacs Globalink Research Intern
Research Project:
1. Privacy and Security Challenges in Child-Robot Interactions
2. Public Perceptions and Attitudes Toward IoT Device Privacy
Art Teacher, Bolunyang Arts Studio (2018-2019)
Main Responsibilities:
1. Assist the main course instructor in conducting creative painting classes for children aged 8-10.
2. Designing promotional advertisement content.
Product Design Intern,Oudasi(2021.1-2021.3)
Main Responsibilities:
1. As the team leader of the internship group, conducted a three-month innovative design project for bathroom products.
Luban Art Studio, 2020-2022
Leveraging my extensive artistic resources and relationships, I established Luban Art Studio to sell handmade artworks online, including oil paintings, digital illustrations, crafts, and more.
Tomorrow Studio, 2023-Now
My husband and I co-founded this studio, and we are dedicated to creating products for electronic music.
Skills
Guide to Working with Me
What am I working on recently?
Research Projects:
-project1: Exploring the future design space of neurofeedback training through co-design with children with ADHD (Leader)
-project2: Exploring user authentication methods in VR through popular games (Leader)
-project3: A scoping review of image GenAI creativity support tools (CSTs) designs (Leader)
-project4: Making sound tangible: a visualized installation (open to funding opportunities) (Leader)
-project5: Designing interactive performance tools in VR (Collborator)
I’m always happy to chat about anything related to human-computer interaction, design, or even startups. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or just someone curious, count me in!
Oh, and by the way — my husband’s a founder. If you’re into investing or shopping for cool stuff, check out his work at: https://freepoet.co.uk/products/norns-xl-pro. (All his earnings end up in my pocket anyway hahahahha:)
What do I enjoy doing?
Everything fresh!
My personal values and stance
I was born in China. While I deeply love aspects of Chinese culture — such as traditional clothing and food — However, growing up, the environment around me sometimes made things hard. I deeply admire everyone who works toward building a world where fairness, justice, freedom, and human rights are truly upheld.
Bella's Gallery
Since middle school, I have been passionate about painting and have dreamed of becoming a designer from a young age.
Hand-drawn Design Drafts
Created during undergraduate studies, 2020–2022
Digital Painting
Created during undergraduate studies, 2020–2022
"BrownCar" is a piece created as part of a copying practice exercise the original worked by Fryewerk.
Painting
Created during high school, 2017–2020
(BTW, My high school cell phone was a bit behind the times, so these pictures are a bit blurry)
