Alexander Müller-Rakow

Alexander Müller-Rakow is a Researcher and PhD Candidate at the Design Research Lab at Berlin University of the Arts. His work explores the interplay between embodied interfaces, digital sovereignty, and social design, focusing on bodily movements as a medium for musical and interactive technologies.

• Education: Industrial and Interaction Design (University of Applied Science Magdeburg, University of Bergen)
• Current Roles: Research Scientist (Design Research Lab), Lecturer (Hochschule für Kunste Bremen, others)

His research spans haptic technology, textile-integrated sensors, and experimental interfaces, often intersecting with digital justice and material interactions. Early-career publications include collaborations on capacitive sensing and urban design interventions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

As part of the Design Research Lab, he contributes to projects addressing inclusive digital futures, smart urban mobility, and collaborative tools, aligning with the lab's mission for ecologically sustainable design.