Jeanette Helleberg Dybvik

Jeanette Helleberg Dybvik is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Faculty of Education and International Studies and the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education. She also serves as Head of Studies for Area of Responsibility 4, contributing to academic leadership in teacher education. Her work bridges art, design, and pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on creative processes and inclusion.

Her research interests center on art education, aesthetic learning, emotional design, and sustainability in design. She explores how creative joy (skaperglede) can enhance learning, particularly in teacher training and special needs contexts. Her work also investigates the role of performance, video, and reuse materials in fostering inclusion and environmental awareness.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on design education, emotional engagement, and sustainability. Her articles reflect interdisciplinary collaborations and presentations at international design education conferences (e.g., E&PDE). Themes include the use of everyday objects in emotional design, artistic interventions in healthcare, and pandemic-adapted art teaching.

Scientific Dissemination and Artistic Practice:

• Regular participation in national and international conferences on design and art education.
• Exhibitions of acrylic paintings in venues such as the Venice International Art Fair and Nordberg Lions’ art exhibition.
• Co-creation of performances like REbelrebEL to promote inclusion.

Jeanette Helleberg Dybvik actively contributes to both scholarly and artistic dissemination, integrating research with practical aesthetic experiences. She collaborates with colleagues on projects related to teacher education, special needs, and interdisciplinary art. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, her leadership role and extensive dissemination suggest active mentorship and project involvement.

Labs and Research Groups: She is associated with KunstForsk – Arts-based and artistic research, and her work intersects with philosophy, art, and culture. Her research is often contextualized within design literacy and aesthetic processes in educational settings.