Thomas Gaudin (METAA Award Winner, ECAL) — Keynote and Q&A (EN)
Thomas Gaudin
@thomas.obj is a digital artist and designer exploring the relationship between humans and technology through interactive and algorithmic systems. His work investigates how digital environments influence perception and behavior.
Alumni of the Bachelor Media & Interaction Design at ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, Thomas is based in Switzerland and combines art, code, and critical reflection to question our reliance on technological systems.
Since 2020, the
@metaa_social Release Candidate Award has recognised prospective and experimental graduation projects from the ECAL Media & Interaction Design
@ecal_mid and HEAD Media Design
@head_mediadesign programs. The award provides the winners with professional exposure during the localhost festival, allowing them to showcase their critical insights as emerging talents to a broader audience.
📆 Saturday, March 21, 2026 — 13:30
📍 Espace Amaretto, Lausanne
🎟️ Tickets available — link in bio
More info at localhost-festival.ch
Thank you to our supporting partner
@ecal_ch , our funding sponsors
@villelausanne ,
@etat_de_vaud , and our partners
@head_mediadesign ,
@epfl_ecal_lab ,
@docteurgabs ,
@pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school
@ecal_ch @headgeneve .
📷 Visual identity and animation by
@amauryhamon
🎵 Music by
@shallow__wave
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