The EPFL+ECAL Lab presents its brand-new digital world

With installations implemented in Paris, New York, Dubai and many other locations, as well as academic contributions presented in most of the global conferences, the EPFL+ECAL Lab, the design research centre of EPFL, founded in collaboration with the ECAL (University of Art and Design Lausanne), has reached a leading status worldwide. By pushing boundaries through ground-breaking projects at the intersection of technology, design and culture, it has now established a methodology adopted in many areas, including cultural projects, well-being, medical therapies, social ties, and media.

This novel platform offers an immersive journey through the EPFL+ECAL Lab’s innovative projects that can be explored according to technologies or research topics. It offers insights about key learnings and guidelines developed through qualitative researches led over the years. It also serves as an extensive resource hub, featuring a comprehensive archive of the Lab’s past initiatives, educational programmes, research publications, awards and upcoming events. This new digital presence takes advantage of the design talents of the Lab to create a disruptive identity, integrating aesthetics, functionality and a broad UI knowledge.

Nicolas Henchoz, Director of the EPFL+ECAL Lab, expressed his excitement about the new website, stating: “After more than 15 years of implemented projects worldwide and a proven methodology, this is an important milestone as we embrace the future of design research and technology. Our new website enhances our commitment to exploring new frontiers, while always putting the human perspective first. Our objective is to support the development of transdisciplinary approach taking in account cultural, emotional and contextual dimensions to foster adoption and impact.”

This goal is already on track, with the acquisition of new European projects. In August, Nicolas Henchoz, the Lab’s Director, will be the Art Papers Chair of SIGGRAPH, the largest conference on computer Graphics and interactive techniques in the world, which celebrates its 50th edition in Los Angeles, expecting 18’000 people. He will be the first Swiss citizen in charge of this role. Many more news to come on this new digital platform!