Interaction 16 is an annual conference organized by the Interaction Design Association (IxDA), dedicated to exploring the future of interaction design as a craft, profession, and practice. The 2016 edition took place from March 1 to 4 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland, bringing together nearly 1,000 design professionals, leaders, students, and volunteers for a week of workshops, lectures, and social events.
The conference featured five keynote speakers: Marko Ahtisaari from The Sync Project, Kate Darling from MIT Media Lab, Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino of Designswarm, Cameron Sinclair from Small Works, and Tricia Wang of Constellate Data. In addition to keynotes, the program included over 80 talks, panels, and workshops covering topics such as the future of user experience, design patterns for government services, and the intersection of design and technology.
Attendees had opportunities to participate in 12 workshops held at Aalto University facilities, engage in social events like the Open Studios tour showcasing local design firms, and network during evening gatherings. The conference also hosted the Interaction Awards, celebrating excellence in interaction design.
Interaction 16 was ideal for design professionals, educators, students, and anyone interested in the evolving field of interaction design. The event provided a platform to gain insights from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and connect with a global community of designers.
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Speakers(111)
Aalap Doshi
Design Strategist at Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research
Aalap Doshi is a Design Strategist at the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, specializing in healthcare design.
Ahmed Riaz
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Ahmed Riaz is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Aino Kivinen
Design Lead at IBM iX
Aino Kivinen is a Design Lead at IBM iX, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino
Founder at Designswarm
Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino is the founder of Designswarm, specializing in the Internet of Things and connected products.
Alper Cugun
Co-founder at Hubbub
Alper Cugun is the co-founder of Hubbub, a design studio for playful products and services.
Amber Cartwright
Design Manager at Airbnb
Amber Cartwright is the Design Manager at Airbnb, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Ana Sofia Gonzalez
Interaction Designer at Freelance
Ana Sofia Gonzalez is a freelance Interaction Designer with experience in various digital projects.
Angel Anderson
Co-founder at Nailsnaps
Angel Anderson is the co-founder of Nailsnaps, a platform for creating custom nail art from personal photos.
Antti Oulasvirta
Associate Professor at Aalto University User Interfaces research group
Antti Oulasvirta is an Associate Professor at Aalto University, leading the User Interfaces research group.
Apala Lahiri Chavan
Chief Oracle and Innovator at Human Factors International
Apala Lahiri Chavan is a world-renowned expert on cross-cultural design, innovation, and UX strategy, serving as Chief Oracle and Innovator at Human Factors International.
Barb Spanton
User Experience Designer at Macadamian Technologies
Barb Spanton is a User Experience Designer at Macadamian Technologies, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Bastien Kerspern
Co-founder at Design Friction
Bastien Kerspern is the co-founder of Design Friction, focusing on speculative design and design fiction.
Billie Mandel
Design Director at FiveStars
Billie Mandel is the Design Director at FiveStars, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Boris Anthony
Co-founder at Reb.us Web Books
Boris Anthony is the co-founder of Reb.us Web Books and an independent strategic design advisor.
Cameron Sinclair
Founder at Small Works
Cameron Sinclair is the founder of Small Works, focusing on community-driven architectural solutions.
Can Kilicbay
User Experience Designer at Nordnet
Can Kilicbay is a User Experience Designer at Nordnet, focusing on creating intuitive digital products.
Carina Ngai
Senior Product Designer at Blippar
Carina Ngai is a Senior Product Designer at Blippar, focusing on augmented reality experiences.
Caroline Sinders
Design Researcher at Independent
Caroline Sinders is an independent design researcher focusing on machine learning and user experience.
Charles Hannon
Professor at Washington & Jefferson College
Charles Hannon is a Professor at Washington & Jefferson College, focusing on interaction design and user experience.
Chelsea Hostetter
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Chelsea Hostetter is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Chris Noessel
Design Fellow at Cooper
Chris Noessel is a Design Fellow at Cooper, specializing in interaction design and strategy.
Christine Todorovich
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Christine Todorovich is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Ciara Taylor
Experience Designer at Mad*Pow
Ciara Taylor is an Experience Designer at Mad*Pow, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Claire Rowland
Independent Consultant at Independent
Claire Rowland is an independent consultant focusing on user experience and interaction design.
Claudia Bernett
Co-founder at Little Cloud Collective
Claudia Bernett is the co-founder of Little Cloud Collective, specializing in interactive design and technology.
Daniel Orbach
Interaction Designer at Moment
Daniel Orbach is an Interaction Designer at Moment, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
David Boardman
Design Director at IDEO
David Boardman is a Design Director at IDEO, focusing on human-centered design and innovation.
Duncan Lamb
Head of Design at Transferwise
Duncan Lamb is the Head of Design at Transferwise, focusing on creating user-friendly financial services.
Emma Sherwood-Forbes
Interaction Designer at Freelance
Emma Sherwood-Forbes is a freelance Interaction Designer with experience in various digital projects.
Emmi Laakso
Senior Designer at Potion
Emmi Laakso is a Senior Designer at Potion, specializing in discovering and crafting engaging user experiences.
Estelle Hary
Design Researcher at Independent
Estelle Hary is an independent Design Researcher specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Gerhard Pfau
Design Lead at IBM
Gerhard Pfau is a Design Lead at IBM, focusing on user experience and interaction design.
Giles Colborne
Managing Director at cxpartners
Giles Colborne is the Managing Director at cxpartners, focusing on user-centered design solutions.
Greg Petroff
Chief Experience Officer at GE
Greg Petroff is the Chief Experience Officer at GE, leading the company's user experience initiatives.
Guillaume Berry
Interaction Designer at Antistatique
Guillaume Berry is an Interaction Designer at Antistatique, focusing on user experience and interaction design.
Helen Le Voi
Design Director at Leo Burnett
Helen Le Voi is the Design Director at Leo Burnett, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Henrik Rydberg
Design Manager at Shapeways
Henrik Rydberg is the Design Manager at Shapeways, specializing in 3D printing and design.
Irene Infante
User Experience Designer at Foolproof
Irene Infante is a User Experience Designer at Foolproof, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Isabel Paiva
Researcher at UT Austin Portugal
Isabel Paiva is a researcher at UT Austin Portugal, specializing in interaction design and user experience.
Isabella Loddo
Researcher at Iuav University
Isabella Loddo is a researcher at Iuav University, focusing on interaction design and user experience.
Jack Moffett
User Experience Designer at Inmedius, a Boeing Company
Jack Moffett is a User Experience Designer at Inmedius, a Boeing Company, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Jane Vita
Service Designer at Futurice
Jane Vita is a Service Designer at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative service experiences.
Jane Wong
Experience Designer at R/GA
Jane Wong is an Experience Designer at R/GA, specializing in creating engaging digital experiences.
Janice Ahn
Experience Designer at Razorfish
Janice Ahn is an Experience Designer at Razorfish, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Jennifer Ng
Interaction Designer at Freelance
Jennifer Ng is a freelance Interaction Designer with experience in various digital projects.
Jenny Drinkard
Experience Design Lead at Huge Inc.
Jenny Drinkard is the Experience Design Lead at Huge Inc., focusing on user-centered design solutions.
Jes Koepfler
User Experience Researcher at EY Intuitive
Jes Koepfler is a User Experience Researcher at EY Intuitive, focusing on user-centered design practices.
Joe Macleod
Founder at Independent
Joe Macleod is an independent designer focusing on the end-of-life experience in product design.
Johanna Kollmann
Founder at Us and the Machines Ltd
Johanna Kollmann is the founder of Us and the Machines Ltd, focusing on user experience and interaction design.
John Lynch
User Experience Designer at Future Cities Catapult
John Lynch is a User Experience Designer at Future Cities Catapult, specializing in urban innovation.
John Rousseau
Executive Director at Artefact
John Rousseau is the Executive Director at Artefact, focusing on design strategy and innovation.
John Waterworth
Interaction Designer at UK Government Digital Service
John Waterworth is an Interaction Designer at the UK Government Digital Service, focusing on improving public services through design.
Jonathan Foster
Principal Content Experience Manager at Microsoft
Jonathan Foster is the Principal Content Experience Manager at Microsoft, specializing in conversational AI.
Josh Clark
Founder at Big Medium
Josh Clark is the founder of Big Medium, a design studio specializing in mobile and multi-device design.
Joshua Seiden
Co-founder at Neo
Joshua Seiden is the co-founder of Neo, focusing on lean UX and product development.
Kaleem Khan
Founder at True Insight
Kaleem Khan is the founder of True Insight, specializing in user experience research and strategy.
Kate Darling
Research Specialist at MIT Media Lab
Dr. Kate Darling is a Research Specialist at the MIT Media Lab and a Fellow at the Harvard Berkman Center, exploring the intersection of technology and society.
Kathryn Parkes
User Experience Designer at Swrve
Kathryn Parkes is a User Experience Designer at Swrve, focusing on mobile marketing automation.
Kieran Evans
Design Director at EY Intuitive
Kieran Evans is the Design Director at EY Intuitive, specializing in user experience and design strategy.
Kumi Tominaga
Design Lead at R/GA Prototype Studio
Kumi Tominaga is the Design Lead at R/GA Prototype Studio, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Kyle Outlaw
Experience Design Director at Razorfish
Kyle Outlaw is the Experience Design Director at Razorfish, focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences.
Lara Hanlon
Designer at IBM
Lara Hanlon is a Designer at IBM, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Leah Rader
User Experience Designer at Spring Studio
Leah Rader is a User Experience Designer at Spring Studio, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Leandro Agr
Design Director at Design Group Italia
Leandro Agr is the Design Director at Design Group Italia, specializing in product and service design.
Linnea Vizard
User Experience Designer at Usability Matters
Linnea Vizard is a User Experience Designer at Usability Matters, focusing on user-centered design solutions.
Ludvig Sandstrom
Creative Director at R/GA
Ludvig Sandstrom is the Creative Director at R/GA, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Manasi Agarwal
Experience Designer at Adobe
Manasi Agarwal is an Experience Designer at Adobe, focusing on user-centered design solutions.
Marcel Schouwenaar
Co-founder at The Incredible Machine
Marcel Schouwenaar is the co-founder of The Incredible Machine, focusing on ethical design and technology.
Maria Lumiaho
Service Designer at Futurice
Maria Lumiaho is a Service Designer at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative service experiences.
Marko Ahtisaari
CEO at The Sync Project
Marko Ahtisaari is the CEO of The Sync Project, focusing on the intersection of music and health.
Martin Charlier
Design Consultant at Freelance
Martin Charlier is a freelance Design Consultant specializing in product and service design.
Matt Bedette
Experience Design Director at HUGE Inc
Matt Bedette is the Experience Design Director at HUGE Inc, focusing on creating engaging digital experiences.
Matt Cane
Creative Director at R/GA
Matt Cane is the Creative Director at R/GA, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Matt Nish-Lapidus
Designer at Independent
Matt Nish-Lapidus is an independent designer focusing on the intersection of design and technology.
Matthew Milan
CEO at Normative
Matthew Milan is the CEO of Normative, a design firm focusing on creating innovative digital products.
Nicolas Nova
Founder at Near Future Laboratory
Nicolas Nova is the founder of Near Future Laboratory, focusing on identifying weak signals and exploring new design opportunities.
Nidhi Jalwal
User Researcher & Strategist at EY Intuitive
Nidhi Jalwal is a User Researcher & Strategist at EY Intuitive, ensuring that the user is an integral part of the design equation.
Nour Tabet
Senior Visual Designer at Huge
Nour Tabet is a Senior Visual Designer at Huge, focusing on creating beautiful, contemporary work with thought-provoking concepts.
Pablo Honey
Executive Creative Director at R/GA
Pablo Honey is the Executive Creative Director at R/GA, focusing on innovative digital solutions.
Page Schmucker
User Experience Designer at R/GA
Page Schmucker is a User Experience Designer at R/GA, focusing on creating engaging digital experiences.
Paul Houghton
Service Designer at Futurice
Paul Houghton is a Service Designer at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative service experiences.
Phillip Tiongson
Creative Director at Potion
Phillip Tiongson is the Creative Director at Potion, focusing on interactive design and technology.
Pierluigi Dalla Rosa
Interaction Designer & Technologist at Independent
Pierluigi Dalla Rosa is an Interaction Designer & Technologist, focusing on creating harmony between technology, people, and nature.
Rachel Ilan Simpson
User Experience Designer at Google
Rachel Ilan Simpson is a User Experience Designer at Google, focusing on creating intuitive digital products.
Rachel Jackson
User Experience Designer at Thomson Reuters
Rachel Jackson is a User Experience Designer at Thomson Reuters, focusing on creating intuitive digital products.
Raphael Grignani
Design Manager at Pinterest
Raphael Grignani is the Design Manager at Pinterest, leading design initiatives for the platform.
Ray DeLaPena
Design Lead at IBM iX
Ray DeLaPena is a Design Lead at IBM iX, focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences.
Remy Bourganel
Vice-CEO at Qwant
Remy Bourganel is the Vice-CEO of Qwant, focusing on AI services in search, blockchain, and IoT.
Ricardo Aguilar
Senior Designer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development
Ricardo Aguilar is a Senior Designer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development, focusing on automotive design.
Ricardo Brito
Service Designer at Futurice
Ricardo Brito is a Service Designer at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative service experiences.
Ritika Mathur
User Experience Designer at Fiserv
Ritika Mathur is a User Experience Designer at Fiserv, focusing on financial services design.
Rob Girling
Principal, Co-Founder at Artefact
Rob Girling is the Principal and Co-Founder of Artefact, focusing on designing products and experiences that inspire positive changes in human behavior.
Samantha Dempsey
Experience Designer at Mad*Pow
Samantha Dempsey is an Experience Designer at Mad*Pow, focusing on user-centered design solutions.
Samara Watkiss
User Experience Designer at Click Security
Samara Watkiss is a User Experience Designer at Click Security, specializing in cybersecurity solutions.
Santiago Bustelo
Founder at Kambrica
Santiago Bustelo is the founder of Kambrica, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Sara Lern
User Experience Designer at InUse
Sara Lern is a User Experience Designer at InUse, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Sarah Henry
User Experience Researcher at Accela
Sarah Henry is a User Experience Researcher at Accela, focusing on improving public sector services through design.
Scott Plewes
Vice President of User Experience at Macadamian Technologies
Scott Plewes is the Vice President of User Experience at Macadamian Technologies, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Simone Rebaudengo
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Simone Rebaudengo is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, focusing on creating innovative user experiences.
Smitha Prasadh
User Experience Designer at Autodesk
Smitha Prasadh is a User Experience Designer at Autodesk, specializing in design software solutions.
Sol Mesz
Founder at Kambrica
Sol Mesz is the founder of Kambrica, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Steve Baty
Principal at Meld Studios
Steve Baty is the Principal at Meld Studios, specializing in human-centered design and innovation.
Sumier Phalake
User Experience Designer at Google
Sumier Phalake is a User Experience Designer at Google, focusing on creating intuitive digital products.
Suvi Numminen
Service Designer at Futurice
Suvi Numminen is a Service Designer at Futurice, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Teemu Kivikangas
Game & UX Designer at Freelance
Teemu Kivikangas is a freelance Game & UX Designer and Art Director based in Helsinki, Finland, with experience in various leading Finnish game companies.
Thiago Esser
Founder at Wildtech
Thiago Esser is the founder of Wildtech, specializing in interaction design and technology.
Tim Paul
Head of Interaction Design at UK Government Digital Service
Tim Paul is the Head of Interaction Design at the UK Government Digital Service, focusing on improving public services through design.
Tom Metcalfe
Founder at Thomas Buchanan
Tom Metcalfe is the founder of Thomas Buchanan, focusing on product and interaction design.
Tricia Wang
Co-founder at Constellate Data
Tricia Wang is a global technology ethnographer and co-founder of Constellate Data, advising organizations on integrating Big Data and ethnographic research methods.
Tristan Ferne
Executive Product Manager at BBC Research & Development
Tristan Ferne is the Executive Product Manager at BBC Research & Development, focusing on innovative media experiences.
Yonatan Kelib
Service Designer at Fjord
Yonatan Kelib is a Service Designer at Fjord, specializing in creating innovative service experiences.
Event Details
- Date
- March 1-4, 2016
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland
- Finlandia Hall
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Design professionals, educators, students, and anyone interested in interaction design.
- Attendees
- Nearly 1,000