Mirrored Empathy

My name is Tarun Jaikumar and I am an ICAM student at UCSD with a focus on interactive media and creative technology. My work explores how digital systems can create emotionally resonant experiences — not just through what they do, but through the way they engage with people on a deeper level. I’m interested in the fields of Art, AI, and Computer Science. My current project, Mirrored Empathy, is my ICAM senior project and reflects my interest in designing technology that feels alive, supportive, and emotionally aware.