About

Keio-NUS CUTE (Connective Ubiquitous Technology for Embodiments) Center is a joint collaboration between National University of Singapore (NUS) and Keio University, Japan. The center is supported by the National Research Foundation, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore under its International Research Centres in Singapore Funding Initiative, administrated through the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore.

Operations of the Center commenced on 01 April 2009.

Our Objective

The main objective of setting up the center is to collaborate on fundamental research in the general area of Interactive Digital Media targeted at addressing the future of interactive, social and communication media.

Our Vision

CUTE Center believes in adapting a user-centric approach throughout multi-faceted disciplines to bridge the gap between the user and the technology.

Our Approach

CUTE Center relies on trend-spotting, user and industry driven paradigms as foundations to guide the creative process.

Bridging Disciplines

A team spanning different faculties and diverse skillsets

Defining Needs

Discussions held to define your needs clearly

Generating Ideas

Finding approaches to best address your needs

Rapid Prototyping

Refining solutions through regular updates

Testing & Evaluation

Research outcomes generated from user tests and data