Abigale Stangl

Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design Dr. Abigale Stangl is an assistant professor at Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design, leading design research to advance inclusive design practices and AI-driven accessibility solutions. She brings expertise in human-centered design, human-computer interaction, machine learning, accessibility, privacy, and participatory practices. Dr. Stangl’s journey in inclusive design began by collaborating with the blind community, promoting inclusive design education and tactile media content creation practices. Her academic scholarship has made contributions to disability-first and human-centered machine learning for training AI-in-the-loop assistance technologies, ensuring intuitive, responsive, and responsible systems. She actively addresses privacy issues in AI, seeking a balance between data-driven insights and user confidentiality. With a Ph.D. in Technology Media and Society, an MS in Information Communication Technology for Development, and a Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning, Dr. Stangl’s work has been supported through an NSF/CRA Computing Innovation Research Fellowship, Bullard Postdoctoral Fellowship, and Tempel Buell Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. She co-founded the Build a Better Book Project to broaden inclusion in accessible media design, and co-founder of the Tactile Media Alliance community of practice.   As director of the MultiSense.Studio, she leads a group of undergraduate and graduate researchers in the College of Design at Georgia Tech to “ethically advance information access, multimodal and embodied interaction, and inclusive design practices”.

Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design

Dr. Abigale Stangl is an assistant professor at Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design, leading design research to advance inclusive design practices and AI-driven accessibility solutions. She brings expertise in human-centered design, human-computer interaction, machine learning, accessibility, privacy, and participatory practices.

Dr. Stangl's journey in inclusive design began by collaborating with the blind community, promoting inclusive design education and tactile media content creation practices. Her academic scholarship has made contributions to disability-first and human-centered machine learning for training AI-in-the-loop assistance technologies, ensuring intuitive, responsive, and responsible systems. She actively addresses privacy issues in AI, seeking a balance between data-driven insights and user confidentiality.

With a Ph.D. in Technology Media and Society, an MS in Information Communication Technology for Development, and a Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning, Dr. Stangl's work has been supported through an NSF/CRA Computing Innovation Research Fellowship, Bullard Postdoctoral Fellowship, and Tempel Buell Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. She co-founded the Build a Better Book Project to broaden inclusion in accessible media design, and co-founder of the Tactile Media Alliance community of practice.  

As director of the MultiSense.Studio, she leads a group of undergraduate and graduate researchers in the College of Design at Georgia Tech to “ethically advance information access, multimodal and embodied interaction, and inclusive design practices”.

Activities for Abigale

Speaker | Designing with AI Deep Dive | 2024

Ethics in AI

As the boundaries between human and machine creativity blur, the ethical considerations become increasingly critical. Join our panel of designers and AI experts as we explore how designers must confront this changing landscape. From industry practitioners to software specialists and educators, this diverse panel will challenge the audience to contemplate the implications of AI’s role in shaping the future of industrial design, from regulation to IP protection and beyond.  

This discussion will center on the impact of AI on human creativity and decision-making in design, exploring the potential social, industrial, and environmental ramifications of AI-integrated design solutions, raising thought-provoking questions about accountability, bias, and impact on the workforce. An interactive Q&A session with the panelists offers attendees the chance to delve deeper into the nuances of ethics in ID.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive in navigating the landscape of AI in industrial design. Engage in meaningful discussions and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the ethical challenges posed by AI, ensuring responsible and forward-thinking practices in industrial design.

Key takeaways:

Ethical Implications of AI in Industrial Design: You will gain insights into the ethical considerations and implications of integrating AI into the field of industrial design, including discussions on accountability, bias, and the impact on the workforce.
Education & Responsibility: Attendees will better understand the significance of educating designers about ethical AI/ML applications and the responsibility of the private sector in using AI tools in a responsible and safe manner – both at university and through continuing education.
Regulatory & IP Landscape: The panel will explore the range of regulatory implications of AI, as well as the potential impact of this new technology on intellectual property protection. Designers will learn how to protect their creativity while fully exploring everything AI has to offer.