Maja Fagerberg Ranten

Maja Fagerberg Ranten is an Assistant Professor at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, specializing in Sustainable Digitalization. Her research bridges design, art, and technology to explore bodily experiences through technical and physical materials.

• Academic Qualification: PhD in Information Technology (2022), focusing on Designing Bodily Interactions from a phenomenological perspective.

Her work employs research-through-design methodologies, drawing on speculative and critical design, phenomenology, and more-than-human perspectives. Key areas include bodily reflective interactions, digital material exploration, and the intersection of humans, materials, and technology.

Research Trends across her publications highlight bodily interaction design, speculative practices, and eco-technogenesis. Collaborations span institutions like The Royal Danish Theatre and The School of Design, with activities in workshops and seminars up to 2024.

Projects: Participated in MemoryMechanics (2020–2023), focusing on interactive artifacts for audience-stage dynamics. Also engaged in AI sustainability workshops and R&D on digitalization at Zealand Academy of Technologies and Business.