Anna is a media artist and educator based in Munich, who works within the field of wearable technology and electronic textiles. Her key interest lies in critical exploration on the intersection of art, technology and society. She is currently pursuing her PhD studies at  the center for HCI, University of Salzburg in Austria, and is working on a research project “Diversity Computing Spaces“.

She has been lecturing at various universities since 2011, and is an avid member of the Munich maker scene. She is speaking at conferences, frestivals, research institutions and universities, and her work is being internationally exhibited.

She has also been developing soft interactive interfaces in the field of social design, which have been awarded by EU grants WEAR Sustain (2018) and WORTH partnership project (2020). 

Anna has a long-term experience in conceptualising and facilitating workshops around Wearables and Creative Technologies, both for adults and children.  In May 2016 Anna has developed and produced a DIY e-textile kit “Glow-Bots: Nähen mit LEDs” with KOSMOS publishing house. In May 2017 her book “Wearables für Maker” has been published by Franzis Verlag.

Anna has been collaborating with a range of international institutions, such as Victoria & Albert Museum and Chelsea College of Arts in London, transmediale Berlin, Ars Electronica Linz, The New Institute Rotterdam, Museum Brandhorst, Stadtmuseum and Bayerisches Nationmuseum in Munich, to name a few.

CV

EDUCATION:
2022-present: Doctoral canditate, Center for Human-Computer Interaction, University of Salzburg, Austria

2011-2012: MA Interactive Media (distinction), Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK

2007-2010: BA Arts & Multimedia (distinction), minor subject: Media Computer Science, LMU Munich, GER
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POSITIONS:

RESEARCHER:
2021-present: at the Center for Human-Computer Interaction, University of Salzburg, Austria. Research project: Diversity Computing Spaces as part of the research team around Prof. Dr. Christopher Frauenberger

2020-2021: Researcher & E-textile Designer for EU-awarded project “Vibro-Tactile: therapeutic interactive textiles for people suffering from anxieties, altzheimer or stroke patients.” (WORTH partnership project) In collaboration with UK-based Annie Lywood and France-based Maurin Donneaud.

 

+ textile research & design for soothing, engaging & therapeutic needs
+ user needs and user experience
+ incorporation of hard electronics into soft interfaces, interplay of vibration and tactile textures.

2017-2018: Project Co-Coordinator and E-Textile Researcher and Designer for EU-awarded project “FlexAbility – an E-textile Interface Kit for People with Physical Disabilities” (WEAR Sustain program) Developed in collaboration with California-based Lara Grant and Adrian Freed.

+ Project management and administration
+ Managed project budgeting and accounting
+ Conducted user research, rapid prototyping and testing at Pfennigparade
+ Supervised and produced video documentation

LECTURER:

  • SS 21: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Interaktive Medien, Fakultät Gestaltung, Hochschule Augsburg.
  • WS 2020/21: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Interaktive Medien, Fakultät Gestaltung, Hochschule Augsburg.
  • SS 2020: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Interaktive Medien, Fakultät Gestaltung, Hochschule Augsburg.
  • SS 2019: Sommerakademie, Hochschule für Design und Gestaltung, Schwäbisch Gmünd
  • WS 2016-17: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • SS 2016: Lehrauftrag, Fakultät Theater- und Musikwissenschaften, LMU München.
  • WS 2015-16: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • WS 2014-15: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • WS 2013-14: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • WS 2012-13: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • SS 2011: Lehrauftrag, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • WS 2010-11: Tutorium, Studiengang Kunst & Multimedia, LMU München.
  • SS 2010: Tutorium Multimedia Programmierung, Fakultät Medieninformatik, LMU München.

+ developed a variety of seminars on Wearable Technology and Computational Crafts, e.g. STEAM concepts for school children, designing social wearables for people with special needs, etc.

+ cooperated with SPIELKultur e.V. educators working with children and young adults, OSA – critical media art collective from London, Marta Kisand – automotive e-textile designer, Milbertshofen cultural centre, Gärtner Platz, etc.

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2015-2017: Educational writer / Designer / Concept developer for publishing houses

+ conceptualised and written the book „Wearables for Makers“ – an introduction to wearables. produced photographs, illustrations and graphics, and set the book layout.

+ interviewed leading e-textile practitioners to include in the book. Published by Franzis Verlag in May 2017. (Full-length interviews published in my blog)

+ developed an e-textile kit „Glow-Bot: Sewing with LEDs“, published by KOSMOS Verlag. Co- designed and written the manual, product design and material sourcing

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2012-present: Self-employed Workshop Producer and Educator in Wearables and Creative Technology

+ concept and delivery for different partners, venues and audiences. Past collaborations include: V&A Museum London, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum Munich, University St. Gallen Switzerland, Galeries Lothringer13 and PLATFORM, Make Munich maker fair, etc.

+ long-year cooperation with local media paedagogical organisations, such as SIN-Studio im Netz, JFF Institut, SPIELKultur e.V., FabLab München, KJR, Bundeszentrale für Polische Bildung, etc.

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PRESS:

+ Interview for Feierwerk: Wenn Kinder zu Makern werden, 2018
+ Interview for Institute of Art and Ideas: Germany issue of “Technology and Creativity” – New Renaissance Pioneer, 2018
+ Interview for radio BR2: Social use of Wearables, 2017
+ Interview for TV BR1: “Die Makerinnen”, studio visit and during workshop at Make Munich, 2016
+ Interview for “Junge Leute”, Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 2014
+ Interview for BR2 on the project “100 Word Pilgrimage”
+ Blogs: Mucbook, Arts in Munich, Munich Artists