Behind Space Machina is Franco-American artist and technologist Vanessa Couturier. In her 20 years working in technology and innovation, deploying panoramic defense systems, managing a technology incubator, founding a SaaS startup, or working as a Commercial Attachee in various Consulates, she gained a broad expertise in sensors, IOT, robotics, AI and immersive UX. She studied traditional storytelling approaches through her education in literature and cinema studies (MA, La Sorbonne University), and learnt about non linear storytelling and experience design through specialized workshops and training over the years.

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Today, she applies technology to her creative practice, and designs interactive and automated installations exploring the power of emotions in making us feel alive, spring into action and reflect on our core values.

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