Sebi Lange

About Me

I'm Sebi, a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) student and researcher with a focus on sustainable design, critical technology, and human-centered digital practices.

In my work, I explore how technology can create spaces of calm, connection, and reflection. I believe in crafting interactive artifacts that slow us down, invite presence, and nurture meaningful encounters with ourselves, others, and our environments.

Often, I design what I long for: spaces that are soft, quiet, and non-demanding, where you can simply be. Whether it's a web experience, an interactive table, or a tangible artefact, this question guides my practice.

My design process combines critical thinking, technical prototyping, and an intuitive search for resonance. I'm especially interested in:

• Slowness and non-intrusive interaction
• Rituals and ambient awareness
• Technology as a medium for human presence
• Scent, light, and subtle feedback as interaction languages

This website is a collection of that exploration, and maybe an invitation to pause.

Let's create softer futures.

Experience & Background

Education

• M.A. Human-Computer Interaction — FH Salzburg & University of Salzburg (ongoing)
• B.A. Cultural and Media Education — FH Merseburg

Work & Research

• Junior Researcher — Research group within the department for Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces at the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences, University of Salzburg
• Web Developer — Freelance & collaborative projects
• Cultural Mediation @ GRASSI Museum, Leipzig — Bridging culture, technology, and public engagement

Research Interests

• Calm technology and slow design principles
• Scent and light as interaction modalities
• Ritual design and contemplative interfaces
• Speculative futures and critical technology studies