Michael Tjia is a designer, developer, and researcher based in The Hague. He prototypes and builds interfaces that connect things, spaces, and people. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in architecture and data-visualization at Delft University of Technology. His work at the Design, Data and Society research group examines data-visualization as a way to integrate data from building services into architectural design.
Previously, he has held teaching positions at Design Academy Eindhoven and Avans Hogeschool Breda. He holds master degrees in architecture from Delft University of Technology and The Berlage. Previous clients and collaborators include Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, Bits of Freedom, Crossing Parallels, Eurail, Gemeente Rotterdam, Nederlandse Galerie Associatie, and wysiwyg cinema.
In Holland staat een eethuis
109 Chinees-Indische restaurants on Google Street View at Centrale Bibliotheek Den Haag.
Crossing Parallels
Spatial identity for TU Delft artist-in-residence program. → Visit website
Safe New World
Spatial scenario for low-energy living with Jacklyn Mickey and Theo Deutinger. → Buy booklet
Big Brother Awards
Scenography and digital campaign for Bits of Freedom with Vera van de Seyp.
Unlocked/Reconnected
Digital exhibition for 167 participating galleries, museums, and spaces for art. Designed and developed with Vera van de Seyp. → Visit website
Foliage
Laser cut woodblock print.
Dashboard Wijkgericht Werken
Interactive dashboard integrating quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial data for Veldacademie Rotterdam.
Are.na Plugin for Obsidian
Plugin for visual notetaking.
High Latency Data Center
Submerging the cloud at Dogger Bank.