Justyna Starostka

Justyna Starostka is a postdoctoral researcher and project manager at the IT University of Copenhagen's Media, Art & Design school. She specializes in design research at the intersection of art and technology, particularly in mixed reality (MR) applications for cultural experiences. She leads the EU Horizon-funded XTREME project (2024-2026), developing immersive art and culture experiences through extended reality technologies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and urban innovation.

Research focuses on urban challenges, design facilitation, and process innovation. She has presented at major conferences like Cumulus 2024 and DRS2024, addressing topics like designerly approaches to urban innovation and collaborative solutions for complex urban issues. Her practice combines academic research with artistic creation, using bold visual techniques like acrylics with gold leaf in her personal art.

Key projects include XTREME's mixed reality environment development and collaborative initiatives in urban governance. She actively participates in academic networks, emphasizing the transformative potential of art and technology in societal contexts.