{"id":8837,"date":"2026-01-06T14:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/hecoutreach\/?p=8837"},"modified":"2026-01-06T14:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:42:42","slug":"from-hec-lausanne-to-an-experiential-art-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/hecoutreach\/from-hec-lausanne-to-an-experiential-art-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"From HEC Lausanne to an experiential art studio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How a Master\u2019s in Information Systems shaped one alumnus\u2019s path<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an article published by <em>Business Because<\/em> on Nov. 28th, readers discover the unusual journey of <strong>Didier Schwarz<\/strong>, a graduate of the Master\u2019s in Information Systems at HEC Lausanne, who steered his career in an unexpected direction: into the world of artistic creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing on the skills he developed at HEC \u2014 project management, idea structuring, collaboration, technological awareness, and data-driven thinking \u2014 he co-founded <strong>Iori Ottmann<\/strong>, a studio that transforms public spaces into interactive and immersive experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the studio is driving two flagship projects: a modular and mobile installation created with architect <strong>Shigeru Ban<\/strong>, inviting audiences to reflect on water, time, and environmental change; and an <strong>AI-powered interactive digital mirror<\/strong> that reshapes one\u2019s perception of self and space in real time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blend of creativity, technology, and spatial exploration illustrates how a management education can open the door to bold, unconventional, and deeply innovative career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original article by <strong>Daisy Culleton<\/strong> can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessbecause.com\/news\/my-business-story\/9970\/how-masters-information-systems-helped-me-launch-artistic-production-studio\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How a Master\u2019s in Information Systems shaped one alumnus\u2019s path. 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