Researcher/Designer/Lecturer

Anqi RONG

CV

Education

  • B.A. in Renmin University of China, (2011-2015), Beijing, China.
  • Exchange in Korea University, (2013-2014), Seoul, Korea.
  • M.F.A. in Pratt Institute, (2015-2017), New York, USA.
  • Ph.D. in University of Leeds, (2022-2024), Leeds, UK.(Transfered to USYD）
  • Ph.D. in University of Sydney, (2024- ), Sydney, Australia.

Journal Articles

  • Rong, A. & Hansopaheluwakan‐Edward, N.(2025). Uncovering facilitators and constraints in co-design with visually impaired children: A sociomateriality perspective. The Design Journal.
  • Rong, A., Hansopaheluwakan-Edward, N., & Li, D. (2025). Visualizing invisible information: A systematic review of present findings, challenges and opportunities on tactile graphics design. Visual Communication.
  • Rong, A., Hansopaheluwakan-Edward, N., & Li, D. (2024). From vulnerability to accessibility, and expansion possibilities: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and implications of information design for vulnerable populations. Information Design Journal.
  • Rong, A., Hansopaheluwakan-Edward, N., & Li, D. (2023）. Analyzing the color availability of AI-generated posters based on K-means clustering: 74% orange, 38% cyan, 32% yellow, and 28% blue-cyan. Color Research & Application.

Conference Papers

  • Rong, A. & Hansopaheluwakan-Edward, N. (2025). Sociology through/with design: Embedding Social Justice into Design Pedagogy. In 2025 Design Research Society (DRS) Special Interest Group (EdSIG) LearnXDesign conference. (Accepted)
  • Rong, A., & Li, G. (2023, December). Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Design: An Exploration of ChatGPT’s Role in Inclusive Design Research. In 2023 5th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2023) (pp. 910-924).
  • Rong, A., & Hansopaheluwakan-Edwarda, N. (2023). A bibliometric analysis of research trends and advanced technologies in tactile graphics design. In European Academy of Design 2023.
  • Rong, A., & Li, G. (2023). Visually Impaired Children with Special Educational Needs: Identifying Suitable Tactile Graphics Learning Materials. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 174, p. 01003).