Experience Empathy – Your Journey Starts Here

Interactive workshops & talks to build deeper empathy and create lasting impact.

Why Train Your Empathy?

Empathy is more than a warm feeling – it’s a core skill that fosters deep understanding, drives innovation, and builds inclusive structures. By truly seeing the world through another’s eyes, we expand our perspective and make decisions that genuinely connect people.

In today’s complex world, it’s crucial to act with both emotional and rational intelligence – in our professional lives and personal interactions.

"Empathy is not about sharing an experience, but understanding the emotions that underpin it."

Our Workshop Formats

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Empathy Talk

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An engaging, interactive talk – delivered online or in person – that introduces empathy in a practical, relatable way. Perfect for leaders, teams, or organizations just starting their empathy journey.

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Online Workshop

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A hands-on online workshop featuring exercises, discussion rounds, and reflective practices. Participants learn empathy techniques they can apply immediately in their daily lives.

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On-Site Immersion Workshop

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An immersive, on-site workshop with both physical and digital simulations: from weighted jackets and tactile challenges to VR/AR headsets, designed to let empathy be truly experienced.

How We Cultivate Empathy

Our on-site workshops are grounded in proven methodologies to nurture empathetic understanding. We combine theoretical insights, interactive exercises, and immersive experiences to make empathy tangible.

  1. Empathy Mapping – Visualizing the emotions and needs of different personas.

  2. Role-plays & Scenarios – Participants step into each other’s shoes through structured simulations.

  3. Simulations – Both physical and digital: from age-simulation suits to VR/AR environments that deepen the emotional experience.

  4. Reflection & Dialogue – Guided discussions, feedback sessions, personal insights.

  5. Real-world Application – Practical take-aways for applying empathy in your team, organization, or daily life.

Our Simulation Technologies & Methods

Physical Simulation

Experience the world through different bodies: we use weighted vests, mobility restrictions, and tactile challenges to simulate physical barriers realistically

Visual Impairment Simulation

With specialized tools, we simulate visual impairments – reduced acuity, distortions, or limited field of vision.

Immersive Scenarios

Using virtual reality (VR), we create scenarios that immerse you in alternative life experiences – aging, sensory constraints, social contexts.

What You Gain – Key Benefits

"The empathy workshop didn’t just raise our awareness - it transformed how we communicate and design. We now genuinely consider how our users feel."
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Ready to deepen empathy?

Whether you’re interested in a talk, an online workshop, or a full immersive experience, we’d love to hear from you.

EMAIL ADDRESS

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ADDRESS

Ulmer Straße 8/2
88471 Laupheim
Germany

CONTACT NUMBER

+49 176 6898 8792

FAQ

Our workshops are designed for teams, leaders, organizations, educational institutions, and individuals – anywhere empathy plays a crucial role.

Talks typically last 60–90 minutes. The online workshop spans 2–3 hours depending on format. The on-site immersion workshop runs for at least 4 hours.

For the online workshop, participants just need a computer with internet. For on-site simulations, we bring all required materials ourselves.

We recommend 8–30 participants per workshop, depending on the format. For talks, the audience can be much larger depending on venue.

Yes, we can issue a certificate of participation upon request.

Fabian Fischbach · Co-Founder

Creative Technology & Interactive Prototyping

Fabian specializes in creative technology development and rapid prototyping of interactive systems. His work focuses on transforming complex technological ideas into working prototypes, immersive applications, and interactive experiences.

With a background in game development, immersive media, and interactive software, Fabian has contributed to multiple award-nominated digital games and interactive projects, including projects recognized in competitions such as the German Computer Game Award and Games for Change.

At Zefwih, Fabian leads technical prototyping, interactive system development, and experimental interface design, enabling organizations to explore new technologies through tangible prototypes and interactive demonstrations.

Pascal Jansen · Co-Founder

Intelligent Interface Design & Interaction Strategy

Pascal has 6+ years of research experience in Human–Computer Interaction, focusing on adaptive interfaces, intelligent systems, and automated mobility. He is a PhD researcher at Ulm University’s Institute of Media Informatics, one of Europe’s leading research groups in interactive systems.

His research work explores how to combine optimization algorithms and human feedback to design personalized interfaces for automated systems, particularly in automotive and XR environments. Pascal has published research at leading venues, including ACM CHI, and has received multiple research awards, including a Best Paper Honorable Mention at ACM CHI.

Beyond academic research, he is also involved in interactive media and game development, contributing to projects nominated for the German Computer Game Award (Deutscher Computerspielpreis) and the Games for Change Awards, an international competition for impactful digital games.

At Zefwih, Pascal focuses on interaction strategy, intelligent interface design, and translating emerging technologies into viable product concepts.

Mark Colley · Co-Founder

Human–AI Interaction & Mobility Systems

Mark brings more than 10 years of experience in Human–Computer Interaction research and software engineering. He is an Assistant Professor in Human–Computer Interaction at University College London (UCL) and previously worked as a software engineer at Airbus Defence and Space, developing software for safety-critical aerospace systems.

His research focuses on interaction design for automated and intelligent systems, particularly in automated driving, accessibility, and trust in automation. Mark has authored 50+ scientific publications and received multiple Best Paper and Honorable Mention awards at leading international conferences, including the ACM CHI, the world’s premier venue for Human–Computer Interaction research.

At Zefwih, Mark leads projects in human-AI interaction, automation interfaces, and user-centered design for safety-critical systems.

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Digital Production & Development

When it’s time to bring concepts to life, Zefwih transforms ideas into working digital products. We design and develop applications across platforms – from websites and mobile apps to VR/AR experiences, AI-driven solutions, and interactive games.

Thanks to our experience, we can deliver rapid prototypes for testing and scale them into robust final systems. Our work spans emerging technologies, research toolkits, and entertainment products, all built with a strong focus on the end-user experience.

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Human-Centered Ideation & Solutions

Great digital products begin with the right ideas. At Zefwih, we specialize in guiding organizations through the full HCI lifecycle – from problem definition and research to ideation, prototyping, and evaluation. Our goal is to uncover opportunities, generate innovative concepts, and validate them with real users before moving into production.

By combining our academic knowledge with industry experience, we create a process where creativity and scientific rigor meet. Whether it’s surveys, pre-evaluations, or rapid prototyping, we help you reduce risk and build confidence in your digital strategy.

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Consulting for Digital Success

At Zefwih, we offer consulting services for companies aiming to create or optimize digital projects. From websites and mobile apps to XR and AI systems, our expertise helps you move from vision to reality. We analyze the current state of your digital initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and advise on cutting-edge interaction design and usability principles.

With our scientific background and numerous published works in Human-Computer Interaction, we bring rigor and clarity to every project. One focus is accessibility. At the core of our work we ensure your digital solutions to empower all users, including those with specific needs.