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Matilda Kalving focuses as a researcher in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and design research field, but also works as a design practitioner whose interdisciplinary work bridges AI, user experience, and creative technology. Her research has been published and presented at leading international venues including NordiCHI, OzCHI, and the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing. In “Where AI and Design Meet: Designers’ Perceptions of AI Tools” (Kalving, Colley, Häkkilä; NordiCHI 2024), she investigates how designers integrate generative AI into creative workflows. Her critical stance on AI is evident in “Creativity in the Imperfections: GenAI as a Disruptive Inspiration” (Kalving, Väänänen, Olsson; NordiCHI Workshop 2024), which frames algorithmic flaws as opportunities for innovation. In the domain of explainable AI, Kalving co-authored “Exploring Tangible Explainable AI (TangXAI): A User Study of Two XAI Approaches” (Colley, Kalving, Häkkilä, Väänänen; OzCHI 2023), examining user interactions with tangible AI systems. Other key works include “Aware Eye-Wearable Provotype as a Playful Design on Sensing Environments” (Etto, Kirjavainen, Kalving, Häkkilä; Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing 2024) and the reflective solo-authored “Pioneering a New Era: Designers at the Crossroads of Design and AI” (University of Lapland, 2024). Her scholarship also addresses socio-technical themes, including “Renegotiating Work-Home Boundaries” (Karhu, Häkkilä, Kalving, Mäkiranta, Colley; Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies, 2024), and cultural heritage technologies in “Connecting the Past” (Häkkilä, Kalving, Marjomaa, Mäkikalli; Relate North, 2023). Kalving’s interest in emotional user experience is reflected in “From Playful Bricks to Social Robots” (Kalving, Naarajärvi, Häkkilä; GI, 2023), while her exploration of immersive media continues in “Comparing VR and Desktop 360 Video Museum Tours” (Kalving, Paananen, Seppälä, Colley, Häkkilä; Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing 2022). Her practice-based contributions include “Exploring the Use of a Digital Twin in Theatre Stage Design” (Kirjavainen, Kalving, Etto, Colley; 2023) and “Quadrupedal Robot Dog as an Attraction” (Paananen, Kalving, Colley, Kirjavainen, Narbrough; 2023). Kalving is also active in public-facing design and artistic work. She co-created “Augmented Artefacts” (Etto, Kirjavainen, Colley, Paananen, Colley, Häkkilä, Kalving; Galleria Kilo, Rovaniemi, 2023) and “Augmented Artefacts: Aware Eye” (Etto, Kalving, Häkkilä; 2023). Her solo exhibition “When Only Guilt Remains – Kun jäljelle jää vain syyllisyys” was presented at Galleria Lyhty, Rovaniemi (2023). She co-curated “Tulevaisuuden kadut – Miltä kaupungin kadut näyttävät vuonna 2123” with Otso K. at the S-Creatives Festival, Savonlinna (2023). Her earlier exhibition “Forms of Metal – Metallin uudet muodot” (Otso, Kalving; Galleria Kilo, 2021) explored speculative materials and future aesthetics. She also contributed to the international DecoChrom Project Final Exhibition (Colley, Kalving, Havlucu, Häkkilä; Vienna, Austria, 2022). Collectively, Kalving’s scholarly and artistic portfolio demonstrates a deep commitment to human-centered AI, critical design, and the transformative role of technology in society and culture.

In recognition of her contributions, Kalving has received several awards, for example,
Pro Borealis (II and III class), Use when referenced source: https://www.ulapland.fi/news/LYY-jakoi-45v-juhlassaan-tunnustuksia-ansiokkaille-toimijoille/nssutnmt/35c04873-1de8-49e6-8313-456e76698723 and https://lyy.fi/lyy-jakoi-45-vuotis-vuosijuhlassaan-tunnustuksia-ansiokkaille-toimijoille/   
Pro Ars, awarded by the Finnish Artists' Association of Industrial Arts (TAO ry) for outstanding work advancing the field of art and design in Finland. Use when referenced source: https://www.taory.fi/j%C3%A4seninfo/historia