Jane Norris

Dr. Jane Norris is a Professor of Digital & Design Culture and Head of the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology at Richmond University. She holds a PhD from Chelsea College of Art, University of the Arts London (UAL), focusing on 'Viatopias: exploring the digital language of urban travel spaces.' Her research bridges speculative material design, critical writing, and digital media, emphasizing decolonial approaches to material relationships. She leads initiatives like the 'Listening to Materials' project, exploring crumpled time, aerial viewpoints, and posthuman audio through design fiction.

• Education: PhD in Speculative Material Design (Chelsea College of Art, UAL)
• Research: Focus on para-fictional public projects, sonic design workshops, and material narratives. Recent work critiques colonial material practices and advocates for ethical, time-sensitive design.

Her publications span academic journals, near-future fiction anthologies, and collaborative RCA publications. Key themes include polychronic object-making, material agency, and co-design in the Anthropocene. She has organized conferences like Research Through Design 2019 and chaired panels at London Craft Week. Current work includes a book manuscript on decolonizing material relationships through material fiction.

Teaching includes courses like 'Creative Expression' and 'Coding, Content & Context.' She supervises internships and has led BA programs in 3D Design Craft. Her research center affiliation is the International Visual Arts and Cultures.