Airi Lampinen
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Airi Lampinen is a leading scholar in human-computer interaction (HCI), with a particular focus on designing for more equitable, embodied, and sustainable futures. Her research spans the domains of collaborative economy, platform governance, and human-drone interaction, where she critically examines how technology shapes social practices and power dynamics. A key contribution is her innovative work on the "umwelt" as a design metaphor for human-drone interaction, as detailed in her 2024 paper "How to Train Your Drone" (9 citations). This work demonstrates the generative potential of applying biological and phenomenological concepts—specifically, the idea of an organism's perceptual world—to create more intuitive, somaesthetic interactions with autonomous systems. By bridging speculative design with rigorous empirical methods, Lampinen has advanced our understanding of how to design technologies that respect human values and lived experiences. Her research has been widely recognized for its originality and impact, influencing both academic discourse and practical design approaches in HCI. She is also known for her work on platform labor and digital marketplaces, where she has explored issues of trust, reputation, and fairness.
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