Center for Universal Design

Sharon Joines is a researcher and ergonomist, teaching courses in human centered design and ergonomics. Her interests reside in universal design, applied product and process research, and the effect of aging on fatigue development and work. Her research focuses on quantifying the interaction between individuals, products, and their environment.

Sharon joined the Department of  Industrial Design at College of Design in 2006 after serving the Ergonomics Center of North Carolina as Director of Research.  Sharon is a member of the College’s PhD faculty and helped Dr. Carroll start the Textile Product for People with Disability Program with the College of Textiles.

With a background in interior design, Hyunjee Kim’s interests reside in universal design, the effect of aging on fatigue development and work, applied simulation suits, design methodologies, indoor public space design, and design for the elderly for quality of life. Her dissertation research focuses on using quantitative and qualitative measures to assess the interaction between the elderly and children in indoor public space focusing on quality of life.

Assistant Apparel Professor, College of Textiles, TATM Department

Expertise: Fashion product development, especially in design for special populations; creativity and innovation with the structure of the apparel and textile complex.

Launched Textiles Product for People with Disabilities (TPPD) Program.