Henrik Sproedt worked as a communication designer for several years before he worked in the management of a German retailer and later as a consultant for large international companies. Today, he is researcher of innovation at the University of Southern Denmark. Henrik conducted his PhD in innovation research at the University of Southern Denmark. He also studied at University of Hamburg, University of Flensburg, and Kungliga Tekniska Högskola in Stockholm. His main interests include complex social processes in management and organization of innovation, play and learning in innovation processes, and the role of users in innovation.