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Danijela Domljan, PhD, MA in Design, is an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Department of Wood Technology. She has held academic positions since 2004, progressing from Assistant (2004–2011) to Senior Assistant (2011–2014), Assistant Professor (2014–2021), and her current rank. Her expertise bridges art, design, and wood technology, focusing on furniture and interior design for education, health, and sustainability.
Education: PhD in Sciences (2011), MA in Design (1996), and a degree in Interior Architectural Design (1990). She teaches courses like Furniture Design, Furniture and Health, and Upholstered Furniture, conducted in Croatian and English.
Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to design, particularly in school furniture, ergonomic health preservation, and sustainable materials. Notable projects include School Furniture as Risk Factor for Low Back Pain (bilateral Croatia-Slovenia) and Design of Sustainable Modular Wooden Booths. She contributed to national initiatives like Croatia’s Wood Nomenclature (DRVNA) and guidelines for eco-label criteria in wood products.
Over 20 projects span EU-funded collaborations (e.g., Practicing Design 1.0) and national grants focusing on furniture design, user well-being, and educational environments. Her work bridges academia, industry, and policy, advocating for design that integrates cultural heritage with modern needs.
Awards: None explicitly listed, but her contributions include leadership roles in over 30 projects, including curriculum development and national design strategies.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute of Furniture and Wood Products, collaborating with institutions like the Croatian Design Society and EU initiatives. Her research emphasizes practical applications, such as designing adaptive furniture for schools and eco-tourism spaces.
