Sweden · Participatory Design · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Pelle Ehn

One of the founding fathers of Scandinavian participatory design, celebrated globally for democratizing technology development and co-creating innovative digital systems with end-users.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Participatory Design, Design Things, Human-Centered Computing, Collaborative Prototyping
Academic position: Professor Emeritus of Interaction Design
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Participatory Design, Design Things, Human-Centered Computing are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Malmö guide ↗Arts-design subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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