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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Aalap Doshi
Design Lead at Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research
Aalap Doshi is the Design Lead at the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, specializing in user experience and interaction 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
Designer at IBM iX
Aino Kivinen is a Designer at IBM iX, specializing in creating user-centered digital products.
Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino
Founder at Designswarm
Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino is the founder of Designswarm, a consultancy focusing on the Internet of Things. She is a product designer and entrepreneur with a background in industrial and interaction design.
Alper Cugun
Partner at Hubbub
Alper Cugun is a partner at Hubbub, a design studio that creates playful experiences and games. He has a background in software development and interaction design.
Amber Cartwright
Design Manager at Airbnb
Amber Cartwright is a Design Manager at Airbnb, focusing on creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Ana Sofia Gonzalez
Freelance Designer at Freelance
Ana Sofia Gonzalez is a freelance designer specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Angel Anderson
Co-founder at Nailsnaps
Angel Anderson is the co-founder of Nailsnaps, a company that allows users to create custom nail art from their photos. She has a background in user experience design and product development.
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. He has a background in cognitive science and human-computer interaction.
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. She has developed innovative techniques benefiting global giants and is a recipient of the International Audi Design Award.
Barb Spanton
User Experience Designer at Macadamian Technologies
Barb Spanton is a User Experience Designer at Macadamian Technologies, specializing in creating user-centered digital solutions.
Bastien Kerspern
Designer at Design Friction
Bastien Kerspern is a Designer at Design Friction, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Billie Mandel
Design Lead at FiveStars
Billie Mandel is a Design Lead at FiveStars, specializing in creating user-centered digital solutions.
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, focusing on digital publishing and user experience.
Cameron Sinclair
Founder at Small Works
Cameron Sinclair is the founder of Small Works, an organization dedicated to providing design and architectural solutions to humanitarian crises. He is an architect and social entrepreneur with experience in disaster relief and community development.
Can Kilicbay
User Experience Designer at Nordnet
Can Kilicbay is a User Experience Designer at Nordnet, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Carina Ngai
Senior Product Designer at Blippar
Carina Ngai is a Senior Product Designer at Blippar, focusing on creating engaging augmented reality experiences.
Caroline Sinders
Design Researcher at Independent
Caroline Sinders is an independent design researcher focusing on the intersection of design and technology.
Charles Hannon
Professor at Washington & Jefferson College
Charles Hannon is a Professor at Washington & Jefferson College, focusing on human-computer interaction and user experience.
Chelsea Hostetter
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Chelsea Hostetter is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, specializing in creating user-centered digital products. She has experience in user research and design strategy.
Chris Noessel
Design Lead at IBM
Chris Noessel is a Design Lead at IBM, specializing in user experience and interaction design. He has a background in design strategy and has worked on various digital products.
Christine Todorovich
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Christine Todorovich is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, specializing in creating user-centered digital products.
Ciara Taylor
Designer at Mad*Pow
Ciara Taylor is a Designer at Mad*Pow, specializing in creating user-centered digital 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, a design studio specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Daniel Orbach
User Experience Designer at Moment
Daniel Orbach is a User Experience Designer at Moment, specializing in creating user-centered digital products.
David Boardman
Design Director at IDEO
David Boardman is a Design Director at IDEO, specializing in creating innovative and user-centered design solutions.
Duncan Lamb
Head of Design at Transferwise
Duncan Lamb is the Head of Design at Transferwise, focusing on creating intuitive and user-friendly financial services.
Emma Sherwood-Forbes
Freelance Designer at Freelance
Emma Sherwood-Forbes is a freelance designer specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Emmi Laakso
Senior Designer at Potion
Emmi Laakso is a Senior Designer at Potion, specializing in discovering what an experience wants to be through rigorous research and concepting. She has a background in print design, typography, and design-thinking from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Estelle Hary
Designer at Design Friction
Estelle Hary is a Designer at Design Friction, specializing in creating user-centered digital solutions.
Gerhard Pfau
Design Lead at IBM
Gerhard Pfau is a Design Lead at IBM, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Giles Colborne
Managing Director at cxpartners
Giles Colborne is the Managing Director of cxpartners, a user experience consultancy focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital solutions.
Greg Petroff
Chief Experience Officer at GE
Greg Petroff is the Chief Experience Officer at GE, leading the company's efforts in user experience and design strategy.
Guillaume Berry
Interaction Designer at Antistatique
Guillaume Berry is an Interaction Designer at Antistatique, focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences.
Helen Le Voi
Design Director at Leo Burnett
Helen Le Voi is a Design Director at Leo Burnett, specializing in creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Henrik Rydberg
Design Manager at Shapeways
Henrik Rydberg is a Design Manager at Shapeways, focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences for 3D printing.
Irene Infante
User Experience Designer at Foolproof
Irene Infante is a User Experience Designer at Foolproof, specializing in creating user-centered digital solutions.
Isabel Paiva
Researcher at UT Austin Portugal
Isabel Paiva is a researcher at UT Austin Portugal, specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Isabella Loddo
Researcher at Iuav University
Isabella Loddo is a researcher at Iuav University, focusing on user experience and interaction design.
Jack Moffett
User Experience Designer at Inmedius, a Boeing Company
Jack Moffett is a User Experience Designer at Inmedius, a Boeing Company, specializing in creating intuitive and effective digital solutions.
Jane Vita
Design Lead at Futurice
Jane Vita is a Design Lead at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative and user-centered digital solutions.
Jane Wong
Experience Designer at R/GA
Jane Wong is an Experience Designer at R/GA, specializing in creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Janice Ahn
Experience Designer at Razorfish
Janice Ahn is an Experience Designer at Razorfish, specializing in creating intuitive and effective digital solutions.
Jennifer Ng
Freelance Designer at Freelance
Jennifer Ng is a freelance designer specializing in user experience and interaction design. She has experience working on various digital products and services.
Jenny Drinkard
Experience Design Lead at Huge Inc.
Jenny Drinkard is an Experience Design Lead at Huge Inc., focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences. She has expertise in interaction design and user research.
Jes Koepfler
User Experience Researcher at EY Intuitive
Jes Koepfler is a User Experience Researcher at EY Intuitive, focusing on understanding user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions. She has a background in information science and human-computer interaction.
Joe Macleod
Founder at Independent
Joe Macleod is an independent designer and founder, focusing on the end of the user experience. He has a background in product design and has worked on various projects related to user experience and design strategy.
Johanna Kollmann
Founder at Us and the Machines Ltd
Johanna Kollmann is the founder of Us and the Machines Ltd, a design consultancy 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 creating user-centered urban solutions.
John Rousseau
Executive Director at Artefact
John Rousseau is the Executive Director at Artefact, a design consultancy focusing on creating innovative digital products.
John Waterworth
Interaction Designer at UK Government Digital Service
John Waterworth is an Interaction Designer at the UK Government Digital Service, focusing on creating user-centered digital services for the public sector.
Jonathan Foster
Principal Content Experience Manager at Microsoft
Jonathan Foster is the Principal Content Experience Manager at Microsoft, specializing in creating engaging and user-friendly digital content.
Josh Clark
Founder at Big Medium
Josh Clark is the founder of Big Medium, a design studio specializing in mobile and multi-device design. He is an expert in user experience and interaction design.
Joshua Seiden
Founder at Neo
Joshua Seiden is the founder of Neo, a product innovation company. He has a background in user experience and interaction design.
Kaleem Khan
Founder at True Insight
Kaleem Khan is the founder of True Insight, a consultancy specializing in user experience and design strategy. He has a background in psychology and human-computer interaction.
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. Her work explores the intersection of technology and society, focusing on the near-term effects of robotic technology, with particular interest in legal, social, and ethical issues.
Kathryn Parkes
User Experience Designer at Swrve
Kathryn Parkes is a User Experience Designer at Swrve, focusing on creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Kieran Evans
Senior Designer at EY Intuitive
Kieran Evans is a Senior Designer at EY Intuitive, specializing in user experience and interaction design. He works on creating intuitive and effective digital solutions.
Kumi Tominaga
Designer at R/GA Prototype Studio
Kumi Tominaga is a Designer at R/GA Prototype Studio, specializing in creating innovative and user-centered digital solutions.
Kyle Outlaw
Experience Design Director at Razorfish
Kyle Outlaw is an Experience Design Director at Razorfish, focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences. He has a background in interaction design and user research.
Lara Hanlon
Designer at IBM
Lara Hanlon is a Designer at IBM, specializing in creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Leah Rader
User Experience Designer at Spring Studio
Leah Rader is a User Experience Designer at Spring Studio, specializing in creating user-centered digital 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.
Leandro Agr
Design Director at Design Group Italia
Leandro Agr is the Design Director at Design Group Italia, specializing in creating innovative and user-centered design solutions.
Leandro Agrò
Design Director at Design Group Italia
Linnea Vizard
User Experience Designer at Usability Matters
Linnea Vizard is a User Experience Designer at Usability Matters, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital solutions.
Ludvig Sandstrom
Designer at R/GA
Ludvig Sandstrom is a Designer at R/GA, specializing in creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Manasi Agarwal
User Experience Designer at Adobe
Manasi Agarwal is a User Experience Designer at Adobe, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Marcel Schouwenaar
Co-founder at The Incredible Machine
Marcel Schouwenaar is the co-founder of The Incredible Machine, a design studio focusing on creating innovative and user-centered products.
Maria Lumiaho
Designer at Futurice
Maria Lumiaho is a Designer at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative and user-centered digital solutions.
Marko Ahtisaari
CEO at The Sync Project
Marko Ahtisaari is the CEO of The Sync Project, focusing on the intersection of music and health. He has a background in design and technology, having previously served as the Head of Design at Nokia.
Martin Charlier
Freelance Designer at Freelance
Martin Charlier is a freelance designer specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Matt Bedette
Experience Design Director at HUGE Inc
Matt Bedette is the Experience Design Director at HUGE Inc, a digital agency known for its user-centric design approach. He focuses on creating engaging and effective digital experiences.
Matt Cane
Creative Director at R/GA
Matt Cane is the Creative Director at R/GA, specializing in creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
Matt Nish-Lapidus
Independent Designer at Independent
Matt Nish-Lapidus is an independent designer focusing on the intersection of design and technology. He has experience in user experience, interaction design, and design strategy.
Matthew Milan
CEO at Normative
Matthew Milan is the CEO of Normative, a design firm specializing in creating innovative digital products. He has a background in design strategy and user experience.
Nicolas Nova
Founder at Near Future Laboratory
Nicolas Nova is a Professor at the Geneva University of Arts and Design and founder of the Near Future Laboratory. His work focuses on identifying weak signals and exploring people's needs to map new design opportunities and chart potential futures.
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 process. She has experience in user experience research and co-facilitating workshops in nonprofit and healthcare spaces.
Nour Tabet
Senior Visual Designer at Huge
Nour Tabet is a trilingual and multicultural designer, currently a senior visual designer at Huge, working on projects for NBC, Pfizer, and the White House. She earned her MFA in graphic design at Maryland Institute College of Art.
Pablo Honey
Executive Creative Director at R/GA
Pablo Honey is the Executive Creative Director at R/GA, a global digital agency. He focuses on creating innovative and effective digital campaigns and experiences.
Page Schmucker
Designer at R/GA
Page Schmucker is a Designer at R/GA, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Paul Houghton
Design Lead at Futurice
Paul Houghton is a Design Lead at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative and user-centered digital solutions.
Phillip Tiongson
Creative Director at Potion
Phillip Tiongson is the Creative Director at Potion, focusing on creating innovative and engaging digital experiences.
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 by merging digital and physical experiences.
Rachel Ilan Simpson
User Experience Designer at Google
Rachel Ilan Simpson is a User Experience Designer at Google, focusing on creating user-centered digital experiences.
Rachel Jackson
User Experience Designer at Thomson Reuters
Rachel Jackson is a User Experience Designer at Thomson Reuters, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital solutions for legal and financial professionals.
Raphael Grignani
Design Manager at Pinterest
Raphael Grignani is a Design Manager at Pinterest, leading teams to create engaging user experiences. He has a background in product design and user interface design.
Ray DeLaPena
Design Lead at IBM iX
Ray DeLaPena is a Design Lead at IBM iX, focusing on creating user-centered digital solutions.
Remy Bourganel
Vice-CEO at Qwant
Remy Bourganel is the Vice-CEO of Qwant, a European company developing AI services in search, blockchain, and IoT. He has a background in product design and interaction design.
Ricardo Aguilar
Senior Designer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development
Ricardo Aguilar is a Senior Designer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development, focusing on creating user-centered automotive experiences.
Ricardo Brito
Design Lead at Futurice
Ricardo Brito is a Design Lead at Futurice, focusing on creating innovative and user-centered digital solutions.
Ritika Mathur
User Experience Designer at Fiserv
Ritika Mathur is a User Experience Designer at Fiserv, focusing on creating intuitive and effective financial services.
Rob Girling
Principal, Co-Founder at Artefact
Rob Girling is the Principal and Co-Founder of Artefact, a digital experience innovation company. He focuses on designing products and experiences that inspire positive changes in human behavior.
Samantha Dempsey
Designer at Mad*Pow
Samantha Dempsey is a Designer at Mad*Pow, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Samara Watkiss
User Experience Designer at Click Security
Samara Watkiss is a User Experience Designer at Click Security, specializing in creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Santiago Bustelo
Founder at Kambrica
Santiago Bustelo is the founder of Kambrica, a design consultancy specializing in user experience and interaction design.
Sara Ler9n
User Experience Designer at InUse
Sara Ler9n is a User Experience Designer at InUse, specializing in creating user-centered digital solutions.
Sara Lern
User Experience Designer at InUse
Sara Lern is a User Experience Designer at InUse, specializing in user-centered design solutions.
Sara Lerén
User Experience Designer at InUse
Sarah Henry
User Experience Researcher at Accela
Sarah Henry is a User Experience Researcher at Accela, focusing on understanding user needs to inform design decisions.
Scott Plewes
Vice President of User Experience Design at Macadamian Technologies
Scott Plewes is the Vice President of User Experience Design at Macadamian Technologies, specializing in creating user-centered digital solutions.
Simone Rebaudengo
Interaction Designer at frog Design
Simone Rebaudengo is an Interaction Designer at frog Design, focusing on creating innovative and engaging user experiences.
Smitha Prasadh
User Experience Designer at Autodesk
Smitha Prasadh is a User Experience Designer at Autodesk, specializing in creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Sol Mesz
Founder at Kambrica
Sol Mesz is the founder of Kambrica, a design consultancy specializing in user experience and interaction design. She has experience in creating intuitive and effective digital solutions.
Steve Baty
Principal at Meld Studios
Steve Baty is the Principal at Meld Studios, a design consultancy specializing in service design and user experience. He has extensive experience in design strategy and research.
Sumier Phalake
User Experience Designer at Google
Sumier Phalake is a User Experience Designer at Google, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Suvi Numminen
Designer at Futurice
Suvi Numminen is a Designer at Futurice, specializing in creating user-centered digital products.
Teemu Kivikangas
Game & UX Designer at Freelance
Teemu Kivikangas is a freelance Game & UX Designer and Art Director based in Helsinki, Finland. He has worked for leading Finnish game companies and holds an MA in New Media from Aalto University.
Thiago Esser
Founder at Wildtech
Thiago Esser is the founder of Wildtech, a design studio specializing in user experience and interaction design.
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 creating user-centered digital services for the public sector.
Tom Metcalfe
Designer at Thomas Buchanan
Tom Metcalfe is a Designer at Thomas Buchanan, focusing on creating intuitive and effective digital products.
Tricia Wang
Global Technology Ethnographer and Co-founder at Constellate Data
Tricia Wang is a global technology ethnographer and co-founder of Constellate Data. She advises organizations on integrating Big Data and Thick Data to improve strategy, policy, products, and services, with experience working with companies like P&G, Nokia, GE, Kickstarter, the United Nations, and NASA.
Tristan Ferne
Executive Product Manager at BBC Research & Development
Tristan Ferne is an Executive Product Manager at BBC Research & Development, focusing on creating innovative digital media experiences.
Yonatan Kelib
Service Designer at Fjord
Yonatan Kelib is a Service Designer at Fjord, specializing in creating user-centered 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