Understanding Human Experiences in the Digital Age -
We´re continuing and expanding MediaCity´s 17 years of expertise on user experience.
The Method
Our way of working starts from your needs - and follows the principles of user centred design; the end-user is involved in every step of the process
We can support the process all the way from idea to final result
The Team
We have a multi-disciplinary team - cognitive science, IT, sociology, developmental psychology, political science and economics
We have a diverse portfolio of expertise - research, development, customer relations and project management
10/08/2026
I samband med konferensen Nordichi - international conference on human-computer interaction ordnar projektet AILIT - AI-litteracitet inom utbildningen en praktisk introduktion om AI-litteracitet och samskapande av undervisningsmaterial för skolan. Det kostar 55 euro att delta (pre-conference registration) och här kommer mera info och kod till anmälningen. Välkommen med! Tillfället hålls på engelska.
03/07/2026
We are very happy to be part of the Humain project on developing a research and innovation infrastructure for human-centered AI and robotics in our region. You can follow the work on https://www.humainhub.fi/ and get in touch with us if you have ideas for collaboration. Stay tuned because lots of things are happening in this project right now! The infrastructure is financed by Suomen Akatemia and for that we are grateful.
01/07/2026
Time to register for Nordichi - international conference on human-computer interaction to get the early bird fee.
We are happy to announce that registration for NordiCHI 2026 is now open!
A warm welcome to Vaasa for inspiration, knowledge exchange, and new connections. We hope to see you there!
For more information on the registration and the link to register, please check the following page: https://sites.uwasa.fi/nordichi2026/registration/
Photo: Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels
15/06/2026
Happy to host and be part of this talented Apollo 2028 team! Interesting days ahead!
We are delighted to welcome the APOLLO2028 project members to Åbo Akademi University and to Vaasa! Over the next three days, around 30 participants from across Europe have gathered at Campus Academill for an intensive and inspiring project session.
We have representatives from Vilnius University, University of Montpellier, Università Bocconi, Trinity College, Kaunas University, Karolinska Institutet, Innotrope, ELTE Department of Artificial Intelligence, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes, and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier – all part of the collaboration.
The APOLLO2028 project focuses on improving the mental health and well-being of healthcare staff by promoting recovery and resilience. The meeting in Vaasa is hosted by Experience Lab by MediaCity, the Åbo Akademi University part of the project is led by Daniel Ventus.
We wish everyone a productive, insightful, and enjoyable stay in Vaasa! ☀️
More information about APOLLO2028: https://www.apollo-2028.eu/
11/06/2026
Mycket givande dagar! Betydelsen av medborgardialog var något som genomsyrade många tal som en viktig del för innovation och framåtrörelse.
21/05/2026
Oftast sitter vi i Academill och jobbar med våra forskningsprojekt, men ibland händer det att vi slåss mot zombier. Tack för en underhållande och avkopplande virtuell eftermiddag Smash Room Vaasa !
15/05/2026
Vi är glada över samarbetet med studerande!
14/04/2026
Please note - deadlines approching!
⏳ The first NordiCHI 2026 deadline is getting closer. It is time for the final polish of your paper title and abstract!
📌 Research Paper metadata and abstracts are due via the PCS on April 16 (AoE).
Excited to bring the HCI community together again this autumn ✨
https://sites.uwasa.fi/nordichi2026/
📷 City of Vaasa/Jouko Keto
31/03/2026
Call for Arts-Based Approaches at !
We invite artists, designers, researchers, and practitioners to submit their work. The session explores how artistic practices can challenge, expand, and energize Human‑Computer Interaction, aligning with the conference theme Pulse. The programme will be presented during the main conference days, complemented by an exhibition showcased at the conference dinner.
📅 Submissions due April 23rd, 2026
See more at https://sites.uwasa.fi/nordichi2026/nordichi-2026/submit/arts-based-approaches-in-hci/
📷 City of Vaasa/Christoffer Björklund
30/03/2026
Call for Submissions for the Critiques track at !
This track continues to foster thought-provoking discussions across research traditions, disciplines, and generations. We welcome both critical writings and critical visualizations! We especially encourage experimental and bold expressions from across fields such as HCI, STS, software studies, digital aesthetics, critical design, computer science, film, theatre, craft, and fabrication.
📅 Submissions due April 23rd, 2026
See more at https://sites.uwasa.fi/nordichi2026/nordichi-2026/submit/critiques/
📷 City of Vaasa/Christoffer Björklund