Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Bruce WAN is a senior lecturer at the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. He is a seasoned researcher, educator, and designer in the field of service and experience design. With over 20 years of experience in the field, including a stint as a lecturer and assistant professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design, Dr. WAN is well-versed in a range of subjects including design research methods, design thinking, and interface and interaction design.
Dr. WAN's main area of focus is on technology-mediated experience design that supports human flourishing, particularly in the tourism and leisure industries. He is currently working on co-design processes and extended reality solutions to enhance technology-mediated experiences in these sectors. With his expertise in design and technology, Dr. WAN is well-equipped to help organizations and individuals create meaningful, engaging experiences that make a positive impact on society.
Research interests
- Experience & Service Design
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Design Thinking
- Psychological Well-being
- Enabling Technology
- Human-Centered Design
- Tourism Experience
- Tourism Innovation
Qualifications
Appointments
Reviewer of the following journals and conferences
- The Design Journal, 2021 – present
- ENTER E-Tourism Conference 2021 – present
- SAGE Open, 2020 - present
- Anatolia: an international journal of tourism and hospitality research, 2019
- Journal of information technology & tourism, 2019
- Cumulus, 2018
- Internet Research Journal, 2018
- DesignEd Asia, 2009 – 2016
Keynote and invited speaker of the following conferences:
- Service Design Conference, Hong Kong, 2019
- Design for tourism and hospitality, Tourism Think-Tank - PolyU, 2019
Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Designers Association, 2010-2021
CDC-HKEAA Committee member, Curriculum Development Council (CDC) and Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) Committee member on Visual Arts, 2019 – Present
Memberships
- Mentor, The Amazing Design People List (ADPList.org), 2022 – present
- Full member of Hong Kong Designers Association (MHKDA), 2004 - present
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor, Design for Technology-Mediated Memorable and Meaningful Tourism Experiences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Award Date: 30 Sept 2021
Master, Objets de mémoire
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Present and Future of Service Design in Hong Kong: An Emerging Design Field
Wan, B. C. K., 2025, Design Research Foundations. p. 153-169 17 p. (Design Research Foundations; vol. Part F46).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Journaling memorable and meaningful tourism experiences: A strengths-based approach to technology-mediated reminiscence
Wan, C. K. B., de Bont, C. J. P. M., Hekkert, P., Filep, S. & Chow, K. K. N., Dec 2023, In: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 57, p. 61-71 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Illuminating opportunities for smart tourism innovation that foster sustainable tourist well-being using q methodology
Wan, C. K. B. & Onuike, A. J., 2 Jul 2021, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 13, 14, 7929.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Finding synergy between oral and visual narratives on memorable and meaningful tourism experiences
Wan, C. K. B., Chow, K. K. N., de Bont, C. J. P. M. & Hekkert, P., 1 Mar 2020, In: Information Technology and Tourism. 22, 1, p. 107-130 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using design thinking as an educational tool for conceptualizing future smart hotel guest experiences
Wan, C. K. B., Lee, K. S., Leung, D. & Park, S., 2019, In: e-Review of Tourism Research. 17, 3, p. 349-367 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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