Peter Dalsgaard

Peter Dalsgaard is a Professor of Interaction Design at Aarhus University and Director of the Centre for Digital Creativity, focused on the application of digital technologies in human creative thinking and innovation. His research areas include design processes, participatory design, creativity, and human-computer interaction. Through theoretical development, applied research, and experimental development of novel digital tools, he explores the role of technology in design and creative processes. Throughout his career, he has acted as a leader or participant in numerous international research projects, bridging the gap between academia and society. His research outcomes span a wide range from academic theory to practical design.

• 2024-Present·Aarhus University·Professor
  • Leading the Centre for Digital Creativity and managing multiple research projects exploring how digital tools can support human creativity.
• 2019-2024·Aarhus University·Associate Professor
  • Conducted research on interaction design and the application of digital tools in creative work.
• 2024-2025·Carlsberg Foundation·Carlsberg Monograph Fellow
  • Undertook the research project "Ideas in the Making," analyzing how tools shape idea formation and development during creative processes.

• 2006-2010·Aarhus University·PhD
  • Specialization: Human-Computer Interaction and Design Research
• 2004-2006·Aarhus University·Master’s Degree
  • Specialization: Interaction Design and Digital Media