Jomy Joseph

Jomy Joseph is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Design, Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO). His work bridges design practice with critical futures thinking, focusing on sustainability, decolonial approaches, and climate action.

Joseph's research interests center around futures studies in design, with particular emphasis on:

• Decolonial approaches to design practice and theory
• Climate action through design interventions
• Speculative and critical design methodologies
• Rehumanizing design processes for sustainable futures
• Virtual reality as a tool for long-term sustainability thinking
• Eco-design and soil futures

An analysis of Joseph's publications from 2019-2024 reveals a consistent focus on design's role in shaping sustainable and just futures. His work increasingly incorporates decolonial perspectives, as seen in his 2024 publication "In Another Life Another Being: On Design and the Wages of Decoloniality." The concept of "ReFuturing" appears as a central theme across multiple publications, representing his framework for reimagining design's relationship with time, ecology, and social justice. His research demonstrates a progression from practical design tools (like VR for sustainability) toward more philosophical and systemic approaches to design futures.