The VME is an Interaction Design Environment for all; start ups, industry partners, students and researchers alike. We're a space for like-minded people to gather, united by a passion for interaction design. Whether you'd like to collaborate with us, conduct research or even just have a look around – welcome! The first step to getting involved with us is to reach out to one of our friendly VME team. They can tell you more about the VME, answer your questions and help you plan a visit. We look forward to working together with you!
You can come and take a closer look at AR/VR -technology, eye tracking, design a game demo, conduct a user testing, or test our other equipment before purchasing of your own. You can also come and have a workshop and design if you still need to work on your idea. The VME lab is available for students, teachers, companies, researchers and various cooperation projects between companies and students.
Our VME IXD Environment is based in Technobothnia building at the University of Vaasa.
See here for more detailed entry instructions.
In our blog you'll find all kinds of engaging articles written by our talented VME team. We'll talk about what's going on in the VME environment, let you in on our research and share inspiring stories from the wider VME community. We hope you enjoy reading!
Activity How do we govern technologies in ways that reflect the best of our humanity? We’re so concerned with doing things in the fastest, most efficient manner, we completely lose the human element, and worse, we’re choosing to lose it.
Activity It was a lovely compromise as I was unable to gather moss as tempting as it was. It is one of the few exceptions to what is known as “The Everyman’s Rights,” or Jokaisenoikeudet, the right for every person to roam free, forage, and gather from forests and natural areas regardless of land ownership.
Activity As many of the employees were women, it could be argued that the Cotton Mill and similar manufacturing industries in the region, were the first to take the early steps towards a shift in gender roles and the societal equity that is enjoyed in Finland today.
