Michael Tjia is a designer, developer, and researcher based in The Hague. He prototypes and builds interfaces that connect things, spaces, and people. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in architecture and data-visualization at Delft University of Technology. His research at the Design, Data and Society Group examines data-visualization as a way to integrate post-occupancy data into architectural design.
Previously, he has held teaching positions at Design Academy Eindhoven and Avans Hogeschool Breda. He holds master degrees in architecture from Delft University of Technology and The Berlage. Previous clients and collaborators include Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, Bits of Freedom, Crossing Parallels, Eurail, Gemeente Rotterdam, Nederlandse Galerie Associatie, and wysiwyg cinema.
Crossing Parallels
Spatial identity for TU Delft artist-in-residence program.
Safe New World
Spatial scenario for low-energy living with Jacklyn Mickey.
Big Brother Awards
Scenography for Big Brother Awards with Vera van de Seyp.
Foliage
Laser cut woodblock print.
Are.na Plugin for Obsidian
Plugin for visual notetaking.
High Latency Data Center
Submerging the cloud at Dogger Bank.