MsBrittany Klaassens

Brittany Klaassens is an Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Interaction Design at the University of Sydney, whose work sits at the intersection of design, education, and emerging technologies. Her research focuses on how intelligent systems can support students’ productivity and engagement, particularly by addressing impulsivity and the gap between intention and action in higher education contexts. Drawing on frameworks such as self-regulated learning, motivation theory, and human-centred design, she adopts a research-through-design approach to develop and evaluate interventions that move beyond time management tools, instead supporting sustained engagement and meaningful behavioural change. Alongside this, her broader interests include design pedagogy, participatory and co-design practices, and innovative teaching methods that foster creativity and deeper learning.