Jana Pejoska 

Hi there, and welcome 🤗
I’m really glad you’ve found your way to my online space.

Here you can learn more about my current work, public talks, lecturing, and past projects. Whether you’re here out of curiosity, collaboration, or research interest—I’m happy to share a bit about what I do and what drives me. I’m based in Helsinki, Finland, and I move between design, digital culture, emerging technologies, and critical research. You could say I’m a creative professional and investigator of how humans relate to technology—how we shape it, and how it shapes us.

👉 Be sure to check out what’s coming up in the Knowledge Sharing / Public Talks section—I regularly post upcoming events, lectures, and materials there.

What I’m working on

I currently work as an Experience Design Strategist at Aalto University’s IT Services. My focus is on designing and improving the experience of AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics services within the university. I collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to ensure these tools are intuitive, efficient, and meaningful. My role includes:

• Identifying the needs of university-wide users

• Translating them into actionable service designs

• Consulting on digital strategies for AI and data tools

Academic & Research Work

I’m also active as a scholar and educator. My recent work includes:

• A research role in the CREDU project within the Cicero Learning Network at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, where I led a work package on ethics, data, and design in learning technologies.

• A visiting scholar position at the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Learning and Collaboration Studio in Spring 2022
  → MIT Media Lab

• A PhD in New Media Design from Aalto University, under the supervision of Prof. Teemu Leinonen, focusing on Contextually Responsive Interaction Design—rethinking how embodied interaction adapts to evolving contexts. January 2025

Teaching & Community

At Aalto, I’ve been teaching a university-wide course called Design for the Posthuman Era—a critical exploration of emerging technologies and ethics. I’m also part of the Design & Posthumanism Nordic academic network.

If you’re interested in collaborations, inviting me to speak, or just curious to learn more, feel free to explore the rest of the site—or get in touch. Thanks for visiting ✨