About James
I am a…
Designer, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Inventor
Bio
James Patten is an interaction designer, inventor and visual artist working at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. Patten is a TED fellow and the founder and principal of the design and engineering firm Patten Studio, where he creates new interactive experiences to help people connect with brands, places and each other.
I'm passionate about
finding new ways to adapt computers to serve human needs (rather than vice versa). In particular, the sense of touch is often neglected in modern computer interfaces. I'm trying to help change that.
Areas of expertise
Electrical Engineering, Graphic Design, interaction design, Software Development