Michael Kneidl studied product design at the HTW in Dresden. In 1999 he became an instructor for design of interactive systems (visual communications) at the Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences) Vorarlberg in Dornbirn, where he co-initiated the E-Learning Laboratory.

His research focuses on the areas of the design of visual communication (E-learning, sign systems and interactive systems). An important component of his teaching is concerned with the active connection between research and learning. He participated in numerous international congresses and exchange programmes with partner universities. 2006 he initiated the Interactive Media Lab at Fachchochsule Vorarlberg.