Dr. Tung received her Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Applied Arts, National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan. Her research interests include design and culture, interaction design, multi-disciplinary collaboration and design-related aspects of the innovation process. She maintains continuing research collaborations with local artisans such as rush weavers, wood carvers, lacquer artists and bamboo weavers, in an attempt to revive local crafts by linking tradition with modernity while at the same time gaining perspectives for research and praxis in design. As an academic, Dr. Tung has published articles in various academic journals and conference proceedings.