معرفی
Felix A. Epp is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Design, with an external position at the University of Helsinki (2024-2026). His work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, wearable technology, and design research, focusing on how interactive technologies shape human practices and future societies.
Education:
- Doctor of Science in Technology, Aalto University (2023)
- Master's degree in Arts and Design, Hochschule Darmstadt (2014)
- Bachelor's degree in Arts and Design, Hochschule Darmstadt (2011)
Epp's research explores embodied technological experiences and technology-mediated social practices, with a particular focus on wearable technologies and their impact on social-cultural practices. His doctoral work investigated how wearables shape clothing practices, and his recent work integrates critical futures studies with practice-based research to incorporate anticipation in technology innovation. He employs generative design research and qualitative fieldwork methods, including research through design in everyday contexts and participatory design approaches. His fingerprint reveals strong engagement with Wearable Technology (100%), Human-Computer Interaction (62%), and Design Research (56%).
His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward anticipatory design and futures thinking in HCI, with increasing focus on how technologies can help us engage with uncertain futures. His recent work bridges design research with critical futures studies, creating methods like the Future Ripples Method to activate anticipatory capacities in innovation teams. This evolution reflects a growing recognition of the need for designers to anticipate multiple possible futures rather than designing for a single predetermined outcome.
Scientific Awards:
- CHI 2025 Honorable Mention Award
- MUM 2020 Honourable Mention Award
Epp has been actively involved in significant research projects including 'FutureMethods: Methodology for HCI evaluations of possible futures' (2020-2024) and 'Digital Aura: Crafting a Digital Representation of Self in the Physical World' (2017-2021). His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research. He serves on program committees for major conferences including ACM DIS and CHI, demonstrating leadership in the HCI community. His research contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to technology and society, with particular relevance to responsible consumption and production through his work on smart clothing in circular economies.
