Mathilda Tham

Mathilda Tham is a Lecturer in Design at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Professor in Design at Linnaeus University, Sweden. Her work bridges design, futures studies, and sustainability, focusing on systemic change and sustainable fashion practices. She holds a PhD from Goldsmiths (2008) and is a member of Mistra's board, a strategic environmental research foundation in Sweden.

Research Interests: Her research addresses metadesign, sustainability in fashion systems, resilience thinking, and the role of futures studies in envisioning equitable futures. She explores how design can drive transformative change through collaborative processes and education.

Publications: Her work includes co-editing the Routledge Handbook of Sustainability and Fashion (2015) and over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Her research emphasizes systemic approaches to sustainability, from educational frameworks to industry-wide paradigms.

Grants & Roles: As a PhD supervisor, she mentors students on sustainability and design innovation. Her board role at Mistra underscores her commitment to strategic environmental research.

Labs/Teams: She leads interdisciplinary projects at Goldsmiths, collaborating with industry and academic partners to advance sustainable design practices.