Researcher & Designer @ Masaryk University
Vinaya (IN/CZ) is pursuing her PhD at Masaryk University, focusing on designing digital interventions for mental health and prevention using mobile augmented reality (MAR) games. Before this, she worked as a user experience designer and researcher in India and New Zealand, exploring different technologies to support children and adults with their mental health. Her research interests include co-design in gameplay, user behaviour analysis, design thinking and design psychology. In the Czech Republic, Vinaya continues her mission to innovate at the intersection of mental health, design and technology