معرفی
Felix Epp is a Researcher at Aalto University in Finland, with collaborative ties to the University of Helsinki. His work investigates interactive technologies, wearable systems, and socio-cultural practices through methods like research through design and participatory approaches. He holds a doctoral degree focused on how wearable technologies reshape clothing practices and social norms, with recent expansions into critical futures studies to anticipate societal impacts of emerging technologies.
Research Focus
Epp's interdisciplinary interests bridge technology design, human behavior, and speculative futures. Key themes include:
- Embodied Interaction: How wearables alter social identities and cultural rituals (e.g., dress practices).
- Anticipatory Design: Integrating futures methodologies to navigate technological uncertainty and ethical dilemmas.
- Co-design & Values: Examining ideological underpinnings of digital systems through community-centered approaches.
Publication Trends
His recent articles emphasize speculative futures (e.g., more-than-human scenarios, policy foresight) and wearable technology (e.g., smart clothing ethics, social adoption). Methodologically, he prioritizes qualitative fieldwork and generative design, often exploring tensions between innovation and societal risks like surveillance or digital divides.
Awards
- Honorable mention, Department of Design (Muotoilun laitos), Aalto University (Apr 2025)
- Honourable Mention Award MUM 2020, Department of Computer Science (Tietotekniikan laitos), Aalto University (Nov 2020)
Research Groups
Epp contributes to the Inuse research group at Aalto, focusing on human-centered technology in everyday contexts.
