Jo Cramer

Jo Cramer serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Art, Design and Drama at the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo Metropolitan University, with office location at Pilestredet 52, 0167 Oslo (Office D503).

Her research pioneers creative practice approaches to sustainable fashion design, specifically investigating how garments can be engineered for extended use and re-circulation within circular economy frameworks. She focuses on forecasting garment usage patterns during the design phase to enable future wearers to actively re-fashion clothing, thereby reducing waste and promoting longevity in fashion consumption. This work bridges theoretical design principles with tangible solutions for the global fashion industry's sustainability challenges.

Dr. Cramer's 2021 publication exemplifies her research trajectory in sustainable textiles, demonstrating how predictive modeling of garment use intersects with circular design methodologies. Her scholarly output consistently emphasizes the critical relationship between design innovation and environmental responsibility in fashion systems.

She mentors students across all academic levels in developing speculative, practice-based solutions to fashion industry problems, integrating sustainability principles into creative processes. Her involvement in the completed EQUALS-EU research project—which expanded women's access to technology and leadership positions—highlights her commitment to equity in design education and industry practices.

Dr. Cramer contributes to the "Design Literacy" and "Fashion.Textiles.Design: products and practices" research groups, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainable material innovation, design pedagogy, and circular business models within fashion ecosystems.