Author name: Carl

Carl Jamilkowski is an interdisciplinary creative leader at the intersection of immersive experiences, digital products, and emerging technologies. With 15+ years of experience spanning enterprise technology, creative agencies, and startups, Carl bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution. As a former Head of Product at an AI-powered video commerce company and software engineer at Microsoft, Carl brings a rare blend of technical depth and creative direction to his work. He specializes in designing multimodal experiences across physical and digital environments, leveraging technologies including AI, AR/VR, computer vision, and voice interaction. Carl's work has been featured on the TODAY Show, deployed in millions of LG Smart TVs, and showcased at industry events. His approach combines strategic thinking, human-centered design, and a maker's mindset to create experiences that are both innovative and impactful. When not designing the future of interactive experiences, Carl can be found exploring new AR applications, writing about emerging technology trends, and contributing to the creative technology community.

Examining race when it comes to online dating

/ Carl's Work, ITP

I’ve been looking at studies examining race when it comes to online dating. One indicates strong preferences for a partner of their own ethnicity Another shows a more complex system of preferences likely dictated by societal norms.

The Verge talks to OkCupid

/ ITP, Misc

The Verge talks to OkCupid, the dating site with a propensity for data research. Alexis Ohanian sits with Christian Rudder

Doll

/ Carl's Work, ITP

I created a robotic ventriloquist dummy for a performer friend. This involved dissecting an off-the-shelf doll toy.

Projected Deaths By Living Dead

/ ITP, Misc

Researchers at IUCS have looked to fill this gap, cross referencing the information in the report with quantitative data collected

MythBusters Zombie special episode

/ ITP, Misc

I’m watching MythBusters “Zombie special episode – typical goofiness of the series while exploring various survival techniques” Check-in to MythBusters