Biography
Reto Spoerri is an accomplished educator and researcher with a focus on extended realities (XR), game design, and interaction design. He has held teaching positions at the Fachhochschule Graubünden and the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, where he has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum for subjects like Procedural Design, 3D modeling, and Virtual Reality. His academic contributions include mentoring students in project and thesis work, with a research emphasis on content delivery in VR, information and data visualization, and user interface design for real-time 3D applications.
Spoerri's career is punctuated by several notable achievements, including the XAVER Award for the virtual encounter space at the OLMA Sonderschau 2022 and the Bundespreis Ecodesign for the "Expedition 2 Grad" project in 2020. His expertise in interactive media is also reflected in his involvement with award-winning projects such as the Webby Award-winning educational app "Cosmic Watch" and the Design Prize Switzerland-winning "Farb-Licht-Toy".
His professional experience spans over a decade, during which he has led and contributed to various XR projects, including the virtual reality experiences for the "Zwingli" exhibition and the therapeutic tool "Gabarello". Spoerri's role as a consultant and developer has seen him collaborate with prestigious institutions and companies, delivering innovative solutions in education, therapy, and entertainment.
With a background that includes a Master's thesis in interaction & game design, Reto Spoerri continues to be a driving force in the field of digital media innovation, bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application.
