Eric Vivens

I’m a self-starter applied AI researcher and developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience designing and building human-first HCI and AI systems. My work bridges deep cognitive insights with production-ready software, ensuring every feature amplifies—not replaces—human thinking.

Research Snapshot

HCI & Engagement

Prototypes that keep users mentally active.

AI Systems

Transparent models that augment thinking.

Cognitive-Aware Design

Ten principles to boost critical thinking.

Featured Research

Workshop: “Building Explainable Interfaces” at AI Summit 2023 See methods →

Experience & Timeline

Founder & Lead Developer
Vivens Dynamics LLC | Jan 2015 – Present

Launched an applied AI & HCI research practice and delivered research-driven prototypes for enterprise clients.
- Defined and published the Cognitive-Aware Design (CAD) framework—a ten-principle guide for human-first interfaces.
- Delivered over 100 custom websites and tools, aligning AI features with cognitive engagement.

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