Kim Frederic Albrecht

Prof. Dr. Kim Frederic Albrecht is a Professor of Information Design at the Folkwang University of the Arts (since 2025), affiliated with metaLAB (at) Harvard, metaLAB (at) Berlin, and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. He holds a PhD in Media Theory (2021), an MA in Interface Design (2014), and a BA in Visual Communication (2012).

Research & Teaching
His work bridges data visualization, technology, and culture, focusing on critical approaches to algorithmic systems, data aesthetics, and AI ethics. He teaches information design, computational design, and data visualization at Folkwang. Previous roles include positions at Harvard, Northeastern University, and the Free University of Berlin.

Key Projects
- Artificial Worldviews: Maps ChatGPT’s knowledge universe through recursive API probing.
- #MeToo Anti-Network: Analyzes social media activism dynamics.
- Hypercam: Critiques video conferencing interfaces during the pandemic.
- Tudor Networks: Visualizes 16th-century government communication.

Awards & Recognition
Recipient of multiple Information is Beautiful Awards (Bronze 2018, Gold 2017, Bronze 2016, Gold 2013). Work featured in ZKM, Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial, Ars Electronica, and Harvard Art Museums. Author of Insight by de-sign (2025).

Grants & Collaborations
Harvard Data Science Initiative grant for Black Lives Matter Street Mural Map (2022). Collaborates with institutions like IBM Research, the Robert Koch Institute, and the Network Science Institute.

Labs & Teams
Leads metaLAB initiatives exploring digital humanities, AI, and critical design. Part of Folkwang’s Design Faculty and Berlin Art Week collaborations.