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Hello! I'm Kim Sauvé (she/her)

I'm a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol, specializing in Human-Data Interaction (HDI) and Data Physicalization. My research integrates Visualization, Physical Computing, and Interaction Design to create interactive systems that make data more accessible and experiential. I specialize in Research through Design, applying design practice and developing interactive research prototypes to generate novel insights for human-data interaction. My overarching research goal is to design tangible data experiences that seamlessly integrate into people’s daily lives. These experiences aim to transform raw data into meaningful information, fostering reflection, facilitating discussion, and informing decision-making processes.

Research experience

January 2025 - Present

Computer Science Lecturer, University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol, UK

UWE profile

March 2023 - January 2025

Associate Researcher, University of Bath, UK

Research on the ERC FORCE-UI project.

February - April 2022

Research intern, Inria Bordeaux, France

Research on the design of participatory physicalizations.
Advisors: Dr. Yvonne Jansen, Dr. Pierre Dragicevic

September - November 2017

Research intern, Lancaster University, UK

Research on the physical visualization of dietary choice and climate impact as part of the Master thesis.
Supervisor: Dr. Steven Houben

September - November 2016

Research intern, University College London Interaction Center (UCLIC), UK

Research on the physical visualization of activity tracking data.
Supervisors: Dr. Steven Houben, Dr. Nicolai Marquardt

Education

January 2019 - March 2023

PhD Human Computer Interaction

Lancaster University, UK
Supervisor: Dr. Steven Houben

February 2016 - June 2018

MSc. Industrial Design, Distinction

Eindhoven University of Technology, NL
Supervisors: Dr. Ir. Saskia Bakker, Dr. Steven Houben

September 2011 - January 2016

BSc. Industrial Design

Eindhoven University of Technology, NL
Supervisor: Dr. Ir. Saskia Bakker