Felix Scholder is an information experience designer, working at the intersection of spatial installations and immersive technologies, such as virtual reality.
His practice takes an experimental approach to physical and digital materials, as well as environments to explore how the two can work in tandem with one another to convey stories and information. His most recent work has been researching embodiment and XR technologies as a new way of storytelling in exhibition environments.
He holds an MA in Information Experience Design from the Royal College of Art and a BA in Communication Design from University of Applied Science in Munich. Previously, he worked at ART+COM and neo.studio in Berlin.
He is available for projects and collaborations. Full CV and Portfolio PDF upon request.
His practice takes an experimental approach to physical and digital materials, as well as environments to explore how the two can work in tandem with one another to convey stories and information. His most recent work has been researching embodiment and XR technologies as a new way of storytelling in exhibition environments.
He holds an MA in Information Experience Design from the Royal College of Art and a BA in Communication Design from University of Applied Science in Munich. Previously, he worked at ART+COM and neo.studio in Berlin.
He is available for projects and collaborations. Full CV and Portfolio PDF upon request.
Experience
2019 Felix Scholder, Self-employed
2019 FIELD.IO, Freelancer
2017 neo.studio, Designer
2015 ART+COM AG, Internship
2018 - 2019
2019 Felix Scholder, Self-employed
2019 FIELD.IO, Freelancer
2017 neo.studio, Designer
2015 ART+COM AG, Internship
2018 - 2019
Education
2017-2019
Royal College of Art - MA Information Experience Design
2012-2016
University of Applied Science Munich - BA Communication Design
2017-2019
Royal College of Art - MA Information Experience Design
2012-2016
University of Applied Science Munich - BA Communication Design
Exhibitions
2019
Final Show, Royal College of Art, London
Native Instincts, Bussey Building, London
Work in Progress Show, Royal College of Art, London
2018
CAPITAL, Barbican Exhibition Halls, London
More is Different, Royal College of Art, London
2016
Einblick, University of Applied Science Munich, Munich
2015
Tacit Knowledge, University of Applied Science Munich, Munich
2014
Werkschau, University of Applied Science Munich, Munich
Awards and Recognition
2019
Best Experience Award IED - Final Show 2019
2018
MA Dissertation - Distinction
1st Price Future Eyes Competition - L‘Oréal
2017
The (RE)Distributed Museum - RCA British Museum
Presentations & Articles
2019
Virtual Reality experiences for children: Japan-UK knowledge exchange network
2018
Aerocene Workshop, Studio Tomás Saraceno, Palais De Tokyo, Paris
MAP/making, A cooaborative music & performance showcase, London