Maziar Raein

Maziar Raein is an Associate Professor at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO), specializing in Graphic Design and Methodology. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and an MA in Independent Film from Central Saint Martins (CSM). Before moving to Oslo, he taught on the BA Graphics course at CSM, leading the Context programme, and founded Codex Design, a brand identity agency that worked with companies like Lastminute.com.

• Research Focus: Visual and spatial ability, reflective practice, typographic archives, and audience engagement in music performance.
• Leadership Roles: Director of KHiO's Typographic Archive and Senior Advisor in Research at CEMPE (Centre of Excellence in Music Performance Education).

His publications and projects explore interdisciplinary methodologies, asemic writing, and craftsmanship. Recent work includes the Radical Interpretations research program reinterpreting musical works for percussion.

Scientific Contributions:

• Co-developed the landmark Writing-PAD project with Julia Lockheart.
• Recognized by HEFCE-FDTL for advancing creative writing models in art & design.