Hello, I’m Ruhan Yang. I design playful systems.
I am a researcher and designer working at the intersection of game design, tangible interaction, and physical computing. My work explores how playful, embodied systems can make complex technological ideas more accessible, especially for learners who may not see themselves reflected in traditional computing spaces.
As a child, I grew up building with engineering toys and participating in robotics competitions. Those early experiences shaped how I understand technology, not as something distant or abstract, but as something you can touch, build, and play with. That perspective continues to guide my research today.
I develop serious games, paper robots, and tangible learning tools that transform circuits, logic, and computation into hands-on experiences. I am particularly interested in lowering barriers to entry in STEM through systems that are approachable, affordable, and playful.
Play is not separate from learning. It is one of the most powerful ways we explore and understand the world. Through my work, I aim to design systems that invite people not only to use technology, but to build, modify, and truly understand it.
Contact
Work Phone: 719-255-5158
Email: ruhan.yang@uccs.edu
Office: Osborne A 430
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Ruhan Yang 