Learning by Design Lab conducts rigorous and robust research on all aspects of digital innovations to advance experiences in literacy and learning across the lifespan.
Shaping the future of learning
Our Approach
Learning by Design employs utilizes a cross-sectional research framework that systematically integrates principles and methodologies from both design and education. This approach facilitates the development and study of learning environments by leveraging employing iterative design processes to explore and improve learning outcomes.
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Research & Design Projects
Projects
Project LEARN
Project LEARN is an early childhood book reading program for adults and children that uses science picture books to build children's language skills. The program consists of 21 books that focus on core disciplinary ideas in the life, Earth, and physical sciences.
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See Type
SeeType is the first dynamic phonetic font that harnesses variable font technology to teach phonetics while in the context of reading. SeeType cues new readers to hearing the sounds associated to letters.
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Seewords Anywhere
See Words Anywhere is a web application that supports emerging readers by providing decoding assistance within the context of digital texts they enjoy.
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Squishee Squashee
Squishee Squashee was designed in response to decades of research in reading and orthography. Squishee Squashee is a variable font that combines dynamic movements and easy-to-read visuals to demystify the rules that govern English spelling.
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Tongue Parts
This technology system transforms complex tongue movements captured by ultrasound into real-time, user-specific visual feedback. Focusing on the challenging sounds /r/ and /l/, we use real-time ultrasound imaging and statistical analysis to track tongue motion and identify correct production targets.
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513-556-5886
sewardr@ucmail.uc.edu
3080 Exploration Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
© Copyright 2025, All Rights Reserved by UC Learning by Design Lab
Learning by Design Lab conducts rigorous and robust research on all aspects of digital innovations to advance experiences in literacy and learning across the lifespan.
Shaping the future of learning
Our Approach
Learning by Design employs utilizes a cross-sectional research framework that systematically integrates principles and methodologies from both design and education. This approach facilitates the development and study of learning environments by leveraging employing iterative design processes to explore and improve learning outcomes.
The people behind the purpose
Introducing Our Team
Reneé Seward
Co-Director
Allison Breit
Co-Director
Ying Guo
Co-Director
Sarah Lynn Neiling
Post-Doc
Research & Design Projects
Projects
Generating knowledge.
Creating innovations.
Impacting learning.
513-556-5886
sewardr@ucmail.uc.edu
3080 Exploration Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
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Interested in partnering or supporting our work? Please reach out to sewardr@ucmail.uc.edu to begin the collaboration process.
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