Almohannad Albastaki

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Almohannad Albastaki is a design researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, virtual reality, and participatory design. His primary research focus is on developing and evaluating novel methods for remote user research, particularly through the use of Virtual Experience Prototypes (VEPs). Albastaki’s most cited work, "Augmenting Remote Interviews through Virtual Experience Prototypes" (2020, 8 citations), introduces a pioneering approach to gathering qualitative feedback in online contexts. In this pilot study, he created a non-immersive VR simulation of an urban robot, demonstrating how VEPs can effectively replace in-person evaluations—a contribution that proved especially timely for remote collaboration. By bridging the gap between traditional interviews and immersive prototyping, Albastaki has opened new pathways for designers to collect rich, contextual user insights without geographic constraints. His research is particularly valuable for informing the design of autonomous systems and urban robotics, where early-stage user feedback is critical. As remote work and distributed design teams become the norm, Albastaki’s methodological innovations offer practical, scalable solutions for the future of user experience research.