Christopher
Pagacz

My background combines UX design
and computer science.

As AI makes it faster to create apps and prototypes, I’m interested in understanding what is worth building. What problem does a product solve, who needs it, and what would make people choose to use it? I use AI in my own prototyping, and I see research and testing as essential to turning that speed into something useful.

My work spans digital interfaces, automotive controls and immersive experiences. For my MSc dissertation, Beyond Minimalism, I designed touchscreen climate and media interactions, integrated them within Goldsmiths’ existing cockpit simulator, and ran a mixed-methods study with 22 licensed drivers comparing touchscreen and physical controls. I analysed task results, workload measures and interviews to develop design recommendations.

I also built a literary VR experience in Unity, exploring physical actions and visual, audio and haptic feedback. These projects have developed my interest in human factors alongside interface design.

My experience as a family carer has shaped my interest in accessibility, clear information and interfaces that support independence.

My MSc coursework also included an audio-first commuter-support concept for neurodivergent users and an AI-assisted UX evaluation concept focused on explainability, trust and user control.

I submitted my MSc dissertation in User Experience Engineering in October 2026. Alongside my academic work, I build personal software and multiplayer game projects using AI-assisted development.