Reto Wettach

Reto Wettach is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, teaching Physical Interaction Design. His research focuses on tangible interfaces, mobile interaction, and service design methodologies emphasizing co-creation. He founded Fritzing, an open-source platform empowering designers and artists in electronics prototyping.

Current research includes the BMBF-funded "Experience the Energy" project exploring tangible interfaces for energy consumption awareness. Wettach's work bridges academic research and industry application through his role as Design Director at Interaction Design Studios Berlin.

Professional experience includes positions at Sony Tokyo, Ideo San Francisco, and the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea. He holds degrees in Industrial Design (UdK Berlin) and Mechanical Engineering (TU Berlin), with early training as a stonemason.