Felix Hardmood Beck is a visual communication expert and designer. He studied visual communication with a focus on media and exhibition design at the Berlin University of the Arts, where he graduated in 2007. He has gained extensive practical experience in media design and user experience, working with renowned German design agencies and architectural studios on various projects featured in art and design publications, festivals, and exhibitions worldwide. As an independent design director, he works with clients from the business and cultural sectors, creating designs for products and services, as well as interactive installations for showrooms, exhibitions, and museums.

Felix has a passion for sharing his knowledge and experiences, traveling to lecture at institutions globally and collaborating with international research groups. From 2015 to 2020, he served as an Assistant Professor of Practice of Design at NYU Abu Dhabi, where he initiated and led research labs, published research findings, and provided consultancy services to government entities in the UAE. In 2020, he became a Full Professor at the University of Applied Sciences, Münster School of Design, focusing on investigating systems, spaces, and physical properties of artifacts and materials. Felix has received substantial research grants and has affiliations with research centers in Germany and the UAE. He also collaborates with Dharma Life Labs to enhance rural life in India.