Andreas Refsgaard
Independent Artist at andreasrefsgaard.dk
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark
Summary
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Top SchoolAndreas Refsgaard is a Copenhagen-based independent artist and creative coder with 11 years of experience blending algorithms, machine learning and interaction design to make playful, unconventional interfaces—everything from music controlled by eye movement to games driven by facial gestures and sound. He contributes regularly to ml4a (including practical openFrameworks ML examples) and publishes tutorials to demystify ML for artists and designers. His work has been exhibited internationally, featured in publications like New Scientist and Vice, and commissioned by clients such as Google Creative Labs and Philips. Trained in digital design (MSc) and interaction design, he pairs rigorous technical chops with a sociological perspective that informs user-centered, experimental projects. An intriguing throughline in his career is turning low-fidelity inputs (drawings, silly sounds, faces) into musically or narratively rich outputs, making complex tech feel delightfully accessible.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Sociology, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Sociology at Københavns Universitet - University of CopenhagenMaster of Science (MSc), Digital Design & Communication, Master of Science (MSc), Digital Design & Communication at IT-Universitetet i KøbenhavnSamBas, SamBas at RUCInteraction Design Programme, Interaction Design Programme at Copenhagen Institute of Interaction DesignTestrup Højskole
English, German
Github Skills (10)
openframeworks10
computer-vision10
machine-learning10
cprogramming-language9
front-end-development9
regression-models9
c-language9
audio-processing8
face-tracking8
osc8
Programming languages (11)
Github contributions (5)
ml4a/ml4a-ofx
Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
A collection of openFrameworks apps for working with machine learning
Role in this project:
ML Engineer
ML EngineerContributions:18 commits, 1 PR, 16 pushes in 6 months
Contributions summary:Andreas implemented several machine learning examples within the openFrameworks environment, including classifiers and regressors for face-based applications, and a simple regression model using mouse position. They also added a new audio classifier. These implementations suggest a focus on applying machine learning techniques to various data inputs and building interactive applications. Furthermore, the user integrated GUI elements and made updates to existing examples.
machine-learningopenframeworks
AndreasRef/andreasref.github.io
Jul 2017 - Jan 2023
Contributions:661 commits, 661 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years 6 months
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