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About me

Working in the training sector and specifically focused on educational models that integrate narrative, imaginary worlds, and various forms of interactive storytelling, I am now applying these approaches in the design of educational tools aimed at addressing the ecological crisis we are facing. My initial training in philosophy has heightened my sensitivity to questions of environmental ethics and issues surrounding the transition toward a society that respects the world we live in. Combining these areas of interest in a doctoral thesis project, I am currently developing a training solution intended both to promote more ecological lifestyles and to foster critical reflection on the values needed to build a world for future generations. Simultaneously, I am involved in several projects in the fields of education, health, and socioecological transition.

Sophie Varone

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Main areas of

Interest and questioning

01 Philosophy

How to

Define new societal and more ethical paradigms

02 Environment

Make the world

A better place to live in and to pass on to future generations

03 Storytelling

more interactive

To experience the subtlety of the consequences of our choices

From philosophy to machines, from literature to coding, I discovered a world where the sealing of interfaces is only a matter of how much we value our environment and how well we are prepared to care for it.

Education

Degrees and Certificates

In progress PhD - Educational Sciences - TECFA - University of Geneva - from February 2022 (under the direction of Dr N. Szilas and Dr G. Molinari)
Research interests: transformative learning, utopian studies, environmental ethics
70%
2007 Master of Arts - Philosophy - Ancient Greek - French Literature - University of Neuchâtel
100%
2013 Gamification certification - University of Pennsylvania - Online Training
100%
2013 Web Project Management federal degree (WPM) - SAWI - Lausanne
Modules: Management and leadership, Information and communication technologies, Design and content management, Project management, E-business and marketing, Business Casing, Law and ethics
100%
2019 Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Project Management Institute (PMI) - Newtown Square
100%

Skills

90%
Game Design

and development

90%
Narrative Design

and scriptwriting

90%
Web / App Design

and development

90%
Project Management

team and process

Tools

Speculative research methods

Imagining possible future scenarios, particularly through storytelling, and interpreting these narratives as alternative tools for constructing meaning and generating knowledge.

Future Thinking

Anticipating trends, imagining possibilities, and shaping strategies for a better tomorrow.

Creative Thinking

Exploring new ideas, connecting the unexpected, and finding innovative solutions to challenges.

Ecological Thinking

Recognizing the interconnectedness of humans, non-human entities, and living realms to foster sustainable and harmonious solutions.

Research

Scientific contribution

Publication

Book chapter

Varone, Sophie & Szilas, Nicolas. The Future of the World: From Scientific Account to Interactive Storytelling. In: Vosmeer, M., Holloway-Attaway, L. (eds) Interactive Storytelling. ICIDS 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13762. Springer, Cham. 2022.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-22298-6_21

Publication

Conference paper

Varone, Sophie. La durabilité régénérative est-elle compatible avec l’ingénierie pédagogique ? Esquisse de réflexion. In: Mandin, S., Muratet, M. (eds) Actes des dixièmes rencontres jeunes chercheuses et chercheurs en EIAH. Laval. Laval : Le Mans Université, 2024. p. 110–123.

Publication

Poster

PhilTheGap: Feel the Gap to Fill the Gap - Philosophy to Trigger Climate Action, 2020.

Communication

Scientific Congress

10.10.2024 - Scientific Congress ECOPSS - Entre préservation et transformation, un monde à réinventer, Université catholique de Lille.

Invited speaker, with N. Szilas

Chronique d’un futur annoncé : vers une prise en compte de la sobriété numérique dans l’utilisation des technologies éducatives

Other

Videos

Introductory video to the presentation of the article : The future of the world, from scientific account to interactive storytelling (Varone Sophie & Szilas Nicolas). In: Vosmeer, M., Holloway-Attaway, L. (eds) Interactive Storytelling. ICIDS 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13762. Springer, Cham. 2022.
ICIDS 2022 (International Conference of Interactive Storytelling) - Santa Cruz

Introductory video on Design Fiction, presented notably as part of the workshop: Envisioning Physical Collaboration at a Distance: Design Fiction for Hybrid Prototyping. Borgognon, N. S. Moccozet L. Molinari G. Varone S. - UbiComp2025 - Espoo (Finland).

Publication

Other

Ce que nous aurions pu faire, Swiss Global Finance Magazine n°16, Eté 2021, p.45.

Associations

SSRE

Société suisse pour la recherche en éducation

Website

SOFPHIED

Société Francophone de Philosophie de l’éducation

Website

ATIEF

Association des Technologies de l’Information pour l’Education et la Formation

Website

ISEE

International Society for Environmental Ethics

Website

Get In Touch

Contact me for whatever you think relevant

Address

Rue Pierres du Niton, Geneva 1207, Switzerland

Email

email which you can find here

 ORCID iD icon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7725-5920
Resume

Work Experience

Metamorphe
Project Leader and Founder

From 2015

  • Creation of a 'project-oriented' organisation which aims to design and develop digital solutions
  • Webdesign and Development in the fields of health, learning and sustainable development
  • Mobile App Design and Development in the fields of health, learning and sustainable development
Some realisations

Seanest, Webdesign and Development
Eaposys, Webdesign and Development, 3D modeling and animation of the geothermical technology system
Carelife Sim, App Design and Development, Narrative Design
Germinator, App Design and Development
GEparle, Webdesign and Development, Learning Platform, Serious Game Design and Development Le Mystère des Pierres du Niton, Video Production

Skills

Management / Web design and development / Programming (HTML, CSS, Javascript, C#) / CMS (Drupal, WordPress) / Mobile development (iOS, Android) / Game and narrative design / 3D modeling / Animation

GEparle
Project Leader and Founder

From 2011

  • Creation of a 'project-oriented' organisation active in language learning
  • Design and implementation of an online training platform
  • Scripting and design of training programs
  • Design and production of audiovisual and digital educational resources
  • Design and development of a serious game dedicated to language learning
Main realisations

GEparle, Face-to-face and online educational learning-paths, Short films and animations for educational purposes, Podcasts, Tutorials, Quizzes, Serious Game Le Mystère des Pierres du Niton

Skills

Management / Training design / Competency assessment / Educational engineering / Scriptwriting / Film making / Game design / Narrative design

Librairie Droz Publishing House
Head of production

2010

  • Handling of manuscripts until they are put up for sale
  • Proofreading in collaboration with the authors
  • Coordination of service providers
  • Trainee training
  • Archiving and document management
Skills

Publishing process (composition, production, binding) / Communication / Information management / Proofreading

ASC-IH / SL&C, Genève | DIP, Neuchâtel
Teacher

2001 to 2009

  • Teaching of philosophy, ancient Greek and French in post-compulsory school
  • Teaching French as a foreign language to migrants and expatriates
Skills

Teaching / Adult education

About

Metamorphe is an agency which allies digital design and project management. We are particularly interested in the training, healthcare and ecological transition sectors.