Ágnes Karolina Bakk, Ph.D. is the Head and Lead Researcher of the Future Care Lab at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest. With a background in narrative design, her work centers around theatrical formats, storytelling, the science of magic and immersive wellbeing.
Her current research explores romantic relationships in metaverse-like environments, as well as psychological restoration and life quality enhancement through virtual reality (VR). For this groundbreaking work, she was recently awarded a Hu-rizon multiyear research grant for a clinical research trial with VR. Bakk is the founder of Zip-Scene, and the co-founder of Random Error Studio and the Vektor VR section. She is also a proud member of ARDIN. An internationally recognized speaker and educator, she has shared her expertise around the globe. She is the co-editor of the edited volume entitled Designing Immersive Environments – Enchanting Spaces, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2025.