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The MIX Innovation Day has been held for several years, and is a vibrant arena where bachelor and master students in media and interaction design (MIX) present their design solutions and prototypes. A jury evaluates the prototypes and hands out the MVP Award - the Minimum Viable Proptotype Award.

At the MIX Innovation Day 2025 you can learn more about seventeen different designs created to tackle real-world challenges across a range of industries, including computer games, apps and  web sites for partners as diverse as the Media Cluster Norway, Bergen Bysykkel and Parkinsonforbundet.

💫 Program

The event takes place in the Atrium at Media City Bergen, Lars Hilles gate 30, next to the Bergen Light Rail station Nygård.

11:00 - 11.05. Welcome.

Our master of ceremony Joao Ribeiro will introduce the event.

11.05 - 12:00: Bachelor webdesign projects.

The five bachelor projects will be presented in a series of pitches with comments from the jury. Read all about the projects below.

12:00 - 13:30: Master safari and lunch.

The twelve master projects will be presented simultaneously at a "safari" where the audience walk from stand to stand and talk with the students and discuss the projects' merits. Read all about the projects below.

You will also be able to enjoy your free lunch during this session.

13:30 - 13.40. Launch of "Håndbok i innovasjon for studenter".

TekLab recently published the free online book "Håndbok i innovasjon for studenter" and today it will be officially launched. The TekLab project has spent several years writing it, and a large numer of students and teachers have been involved in the project.

13.40 - 14:00: Awards ceremony.

The jury will announce the winners of the MVP Award for the bachelor and master projects.

The MVP Award

A jury of professional designers will evaluate the projects and give the students valuable  feedback. The jury will hand out the MVP award to the project that has the best chance of becoming a real product in the media industry, hence the name "minimum viable product" (MVP). There are separate prizes for the bachelor and master programs. The prize has been awarded for several years in a row, and you can read about the winners from 2024 and the winner from 2023.

The jury is:

• Precilia Isaksen is a UX consultant at Bouvet. She was named Designer of the Week by UX Norway in 2024. Precilia is a former MIX student and has previously worked at TV 2.
• Sofija Ivanova is a service designer at Youwell, a patient and health technology company. She is a board member of IxDA Bergen and has worked at several design agencies.
• Iselin Kornli holds an MSc in innovation and entrepreneurship and has spent the past nine years leading innovation projects, coaching cross-functional teams, and helping to establish innovation environments in several major companies.

We are really grateful that Precilia, Sofija and Iselin will join us as jury members.

Organization

The event is organized by The department of information science and media studies at UiB in collaboration with Agenda Vestlandet. Agenda Vestlandet was established by Sparebanken Vest to drive the green transition in Vestlandet, and it supports research, innovation, and dialogue around regional challenges and opportunities.

The event is prepared and managed by MIX master students Anine Glenne Arnesen and Julie Teilstad Østby  in collaboration with Joao Ribeiro, lead open innovation manager at GALP and a teacher at UiB, and professor Lars Nyre.

Read all about the bachelor projects

We are proud to present five design projects from our final year bachelor students. All the projects have been developed in close collaboration with real clients from the University of Bergen and the innovation sector in Bergen.

Nova Luna Studio

A co-design tool for developing narrative learning games.

It’s challenging to design learning games that are both engaging and educationally impactful. Based on the vision of eLuna, Nova Luna Studio lets educators and game developers co-design engaging, narrative educational games, without compromising on learning goals. Nova Luna Studio is the next phase in collaborative game creation. With intuitive tools and export-ready formats, Nova Luna Studio is a creative companion for both educators and developers.

Created by: Hallvard Lygre Hetlelid, Ole Sander Borgenhaug Brudvik, Remi André Nygård and Silje Garmannslund Eide.

The client is SLATE: Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology at the University of Bergen.

praXis

praXis gives professors a powerful tool to create engaging, video-based exercises where students actively participate, not just observe. Hands-on experience is in high demand among students and professors alike - praXis delivers, with the flexibility and efficiency of modern e-learning.

Created by: Eirik Pagani Vavik, Isak Mølsknes Dammen, Michela Wilhelmsen, Arne Bjelde Hustveit and Ole Gåsvær.

The client is the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University of Bergen.

UiB Idé

The platform that turns ideas into reality

UiB Idé facilitates innovation, through helping students and researchers at the University of Bergen advance their innovation projects. Our project renews the site, allowing for a stress-free application process. Through an improved interface, and smoother navigation, the new UiB Idé aims to spark innovation across all faculties.

Created by: Kine Andrea Digerud, Emma Sannes Voldsæter, Vilde Karine Haug Kåsene, Egle Sendzikaite, Johanne Myrvang Gulbraar.

The client is the Division of Research and Innovation at the University of Bergen.

GründerCampus

At GründerCampus, we lower the threshold for exploring your own ideas and realizing your dreams, whether you have a clear vision or just an idea. We bring together students, creative souls and curious minds who want to create something of their own. Through workshops, mentoring and an engaging community, you'll get the tools to get started. You don't need to have a business plan, just a desire to explore. At GründerCampus, it's all about testing, learning and daring. This is where the entrepreneurial journey begins.

Created by: Pernille Sofie Haas Brubakk, Margrethe Liahjell, Jenny Dal Østensen og Stine Knutsen.

The client is the newly established Gründercampus in Bergen.

Med i Klyngen

“Med i Klyngen”' is a meeting place that builds community and highlights value across companies in the Media Cluster. Here you can quickly get an overview of all offers, from photos and video conferences to industry events, on a single page specifically for you as a member. The cluster is a network packed with expertise, and with ‘Join the Cluster’ you can discover opportunities you may not have known you had.

Created by: Helene Herstad Bjørgen, Emilia Weisser Eide, Tuva Sofie Systad Vold, Ingvill Demmo Normann.

The client is Media Cluster Norway in Media City Bergen.

Read all about the master design projects

We are proud to present twelve design projects from our final year master students.

Bergen Bysykkel

How can we encourage more people to choose sustainable mobility in their daily lives?

This project explores how Bergen City Bike can become a more integrated part of urban life through a user-centered approach. By utilizing personalization, gamification, and motivating design elements, the goal is to create a more engaging, efficient, and sustainable cycling experience. The project combines insights into mobility, technology, and sustainability to promote active and smart transportation choices.

Created by: Emily Dishington

Full Kontroll

Full Kontroll turns TV troubleshooting into a clear, step-by-step process. By combining a light-guided TV remote with real-time customer support, it provides seniors with personalized assistance, right when they need it. On the other end, customer support agents are equipped with a powerful tool that lets them view the senior’s TV screen and remote in real time, trace their button presses, and light up specific buttons for accurate  guidance — bridging communication gaps. Full Kontroll enables more effective and empathetic support by giving both seniors and support teams the tools they need for effective and steady interactions.

Created by: Maud Stue, Vilde Holtet og Julia Paulsen

Drawn to Mind

What if drawing on a tablet could help monitor brain health? 

Drawn to Mind is a prototype for iPad and Pencil Pro that investigates the use of fine-motor movement as a window into cognitive function. Built on open and accessible technology, the iOS app captures rich sensor data during simple handwriting and drawing tasks up to 240 times per second. Clinicians and researchers can design, administer, and analyze structured cognitive assessments, while users complete them – stroke by stroke.

Created by: Vegard Bolstad, in collaboration with ANeED – Joint Effort 21 (WP1)

Speed Widget

Formula 1, at a glance: Build your own dashboard of live race stats on your lock screen.

Speed Widget helps you follow Formula 1 races by showing the most important updates through live widgets on your home or lock screen. You can customize which widgets you see, so you're always up to date on the things that matter most to you, wether that is radio messages, lap times, or position changes. The widgets update in real time, giving you a clear, at-a-glance view without needing to switch apps or miss any of the action. It’s designed to keep you focused on the race, not distracted by searching for information. Speed Widget makes the Formula 1 viewing experience smoother, more personal, and right where you need it. 

Created by: Johanna Utle

Velkommen

Digital Support for Students in a New City

This project explores how design can support students who have moved to a new city to study. Many face challenges in understanding their housing, finding practical information, and building new social connections. The project investigates how design solutions can make it easier to feel at home, both in the student accommodation and the local community, and contribute to a safer and more socially connected start to student life.

Created by: Hans Christian Haakonsen

Redesign of Bibliofil

Bibliofil is the app that gives access to libraries all across Norway, now with a completely new and user-friendly design. With insights from real users, the app has been redesigned from the ground up with a focus on simplicity, flow, and intuitive use. Everything from searching to borrowing has been improved and made more accessible directly on your phone. Now it's easier than ever to explore the library's services and opportunities, anytime and anywhere.

Created by: Marie Moksheim

Interaction, narrative and the value of who you play as

What does it actually mean to be represented in a media where you not only experience the narrative, but take an active part in it's development? Digital gaming is a billion dollar industry, and is enjoyed by people all across the globe. That's why it's important to gain an understanding in just exactly how big of an impact you have when you change something as little... and at the same time as vastly important, as your role in the game you're playing.

Created by: Dani-Andrè Forstrønen

Rise

By 2028, most Norwegian companies must report on sustainability to the EU. For many SMEs, the requirements are both unclear and overwhelming. Rise is a reporting tool that makes it easy to understand what needs to be reported and how to do it correctly. With Rise, companies avoid mistakes, fines and misunderstandings, while building credibility with customers and strengthening their own market position.

Created by: Mari Elise Bøe og Helena Graver Arvidsson

Linke

Using mobile devices is becoming an increasingly integrated part of our daily lives, but the experience is often limited to a single screen. Linke uses cross-device technology to make gaming experiences bigger, more fun, and more social. Specifically designed for collaboration, the app allows players to connect devices and create a single shared gaming surface.

Created by: Andrea Grøndal og Marthe Bøhmer

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Forte

Choir is more than just singing! Forte is the app that gathers all information in one place, including sheet music, audio files, messages and events. This project explores the interplay between engagement, music and interaction design and how interaction design can help make music making easier and more fun.

From small messages to inside jokes, Forte is made for real people in real choirs, with a focus on community, collaboration and music.

Created by: Amalie Alkemark og Kaja Eek.

Inclusive design for people with Parkinson's

Technology continues to shape our future, but can everyone follow along?

Through extensive insight work, we have uncovered specific challenges and needs people with Parkinson’s encounter in digital environments. By redesigning Parkinson.no, we present a concrete example of how inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly solutions can be developed to meet these needs. Our ambition is to help create a world where inclusion is not a goal to strive for, but the norm. 

Navn på alle medvirkende: Iselin Ågotnes Steffensen, Sara Tumey Celik Nystad og Adam Godor 

Strimo

Producing good live streams today requires a lot of technical knowledge and equipment. Why can't we just use phones? Strimo is an app that lets you produce multi-cam livestreams using only phones.

Created by: Sondre Netteland