Andrea Resmini

Andrea Resmini is a Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Information Technology, where he teaches and conducts research at the intersection of information architecture, blended spaces, and game design. With a distinguished career spanning academia and professional practice, Resmini has made significant contributions to the field through his publications, leadership roles, and community building initiatives. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in urban environments and digital-physical experiences.

Resmini's research focuses on blended spaces and blended experiences, exploring how digital and physical environments intertwine to create meaningful interactions. He investigates game making as a method for exploring wicked problems and developing innovative solutions. His work on information architecture and artificial intelligence examines the ethical and practical implications of AI systems on information organization and user experience. Resmini also studies placemaking in blended environments, seeking to understand how people create meaning and connection across digital and physical contexts.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the application of information architecture principles to emerging challenges in urban planning, AI systems, and community engagement. Resmini increasingly explores the potential of game-based methods for addressing complex societal issues and facilitating co-creation processes. There's a clear trajectory toward examining the ethical dimensions of information systems, particularly in relation to AI classification systems and their social impacts. His research demonstrates how information architecture can contribute to building more resilient, inclusive, and human-centered technological environments.

While specific awards aren't detailed in available sources, Resmini's leadership roles indicate significant recognition in his field. As a two-time past president of the Information Architecture Institute and co-founder of several key organizations including the Journal of Information Architecture, Architecta (the Italian Society for Information Architecture), the Academic/Practitioner Information Architecture Roundtable, and World IA Day, his contributions have been instrumental in shaping the discipline.

Resmini employs innovative, participatory methods in his work, including 'tiny pop-up living labs' and workshop-based approaches to design research. His practice demonstrates a commitment to bridging theory and practice, engaging with communities, and exploring the potential of game-based methods for addressing complex challenges in both academic and professional contexts.