Teaching

Teaching is a central element of my understanding of design research, exploring relevant societal questions together with students and speculating about possible futures. I specialize in teaching design research methodologies at multiple universities, and I constantly seek new opportunities to collaborate with students. My expertise lies at the intersection of product, interface, and social design, with a strong focus on design methodology and design processes. In my introductory courses on design research methodology, topics fall under the umbrella of eco-social transformation. They span mental health, feminist perspectives on urban planning, futures of work, care, common goods and locality, slow and de-growth approaches, and capitalism-critical perspectives. I approach design theory through a practice-based lens, blending hands-on projects with theoretical reflection at the B.A., M.A., and PhD levels. My teaching approach includes co-research with students, designing design tools, reflecting on work processes, scrutinizing design paradigms, discussing the role of the designer and researcher, embodied forms of learning, participatory formats with citizens, working outside the university, conducting fieldwork together, and experimenting on site.