Ingvill Gjerdrum Maus

Ingvill Gjerdrum Maus is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, within the Department of Art, Design and Drama. She holds an MA in Art and Design Education and a PhD in Design Education. Her academic focus centers on teacher training programs in art/design and PhD programs in Innovation for Sustainability.

Research Focus: Dr. Maus specializes in sustainability education through design literacy development. Her research examines crafts-based design education methodologies, critical design reflection, and democratic approaches to sustainable design pedagogy. She investigates life cycle thinking in youth education and holistic frameworks for sustainability integration.

Academic Networks:

• Core member: Design Literacy and Fashion.Textiles.Design research groups
• Participant: DesignDialog and UH-sector Art/Craft networks
• Editorial team: FormAkademisk - Research Journal for Design Education
• International collaborations: Horizon 2020 research initiatives

Educational Leadership: Contributes to curriculum development in design for sustainability, materials education, and environmental knowledge. Oversees safety protocols for design workshops and develops digital learning resources for studio environments.