Astrid Maria Heimer

Astrid Maria Heimer is an Associate Professor at the Department of Product Design, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo Metropolitan University. Her work bridges aesthetic practice-based disciplines with academic research.

Education:

• PhD in Cultural Studies, University of Southeast Norway (Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Sciences)
• Diploma in Ceramics, Oslo Academy of the Arts (formerly Statens Håndverks og Kunstindustriskole)

Her research focuses on embodied comprehension of form through haptic perception, creativity, and materiality in design. She explores how tactile, practice-based methods complement abstract form theories and visual analysis.

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in design education, emphasizing participatory approaches, cultural sustainability, and the role of crafts in academic research. Projects like CraftHub (Creative Europe Programme) and collaborations with UNESP, Brazil, demonstrate her global engagement.

Research Groups:

• Design, Culture and Sustainability