Jiuzhen Deng

Open to any topic related to media design, transmedia storytelling, and the role of media in shaping cultural narratives and social engagement.

• JIUZHEN DENG, Rethinking Creative Process with AI's Current Role and Future Potential, accepted by The 2025 International Conference on Education, Economics, Management, Computer and Social Science (EEMCSS 2025); published in GBP Proceedings Series – Science, Technology and Social Development, July 20, 2025.
• JIUZHEN DENG, Designing Audience Flow State in Narrative Media, accepted by 4th International Conference on Media, Art, Management and Educational Engineering (MAMEE 2025); published in Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, May 8, 2025.
• JIUZHEN DENG, The Application of Dramatic Structure in Digital Game Design and Its Impact on Player Emotions, accepted by The 2nd International Conference on Global Politics and Socio-Humanities (ICGPSH 2024); published in Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media (Print ISSN 2753-7048), December 20, 2024.

Application of Psychological Principles in Game Design

Supervisor: Prof. Geoff Kaufman, HCI Institute, Carnegie Mellon University

• Researched game design principles to boost user engagement using psychological theories like flow, immersion, and reward
• Analyzed user behavior in popular games to assess the impact of design mechanics
• Created frameworks to apply psychological principles in digital media for better user engagement
• Worked with a cross-disciplinary team to enhance research focus and presentation skills

Introduction to VR for Game Design and Immersive Storytelling

Supervisor: Prof. Steve Anderson, School of Theater, Film and Television at UCLA

• Investigated how Cinematic VR and Interactive VR formats impact storytelling and experience design
• Gained hands-on skills in VR project creation using Unity, Adobe Premiere, and 360-degree video tech
• Researched immersive media history and experimental storytelling for innovative VR development
• Worked with peers and mentors in seminars to refine VR design projects based on feedback

GluCoGather

• Created a user-focused digital platform for diabetes management with community support features
• Conducted user research and interviews to identify needs and design improvements
• Designed intuitive interactions and personalized support to enhance self-management and community engagement

CLOVER X SU

• Designed and optimized a transactional system for Syracuse University, integrating Clover devices for better resource management
• Conducted observations and interviews to identify system challenges and resources
• Created a user-friendly interface for real-time updates on campus resources, enhancing accessibility and utilization