Ján Šicko (SK)

Ján Šicko (born 1977) is an artist, designer, researcher and educator whose practice bridges art, coding and design. He studied graphic design at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. Developing custom software and hardware, he explores new forms of expression across disciplines including architecture, lighting design, scenography, product design, interactive installations and live performances.

He has long taught at MediaLab* at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. In 2009, he founded DevKid Studio, where he creates multimedia installations, interactive environments, games and generative visual works. In 2003, he received the Slovak National Design Award for the theatre production Attempts on Her Life.