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Lauren Alexander is a co-head and tutor in the Bachelor Graphic Design program at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK), where she has worked since 2012. She collaborates with Ghalia Elsrakbi as Foundland Collective, focusing on artistic research and design-driven storytelling.
- Sandberg Institute, Amsterdam - Master in Design
- Dutch Art Institute, Arnhem - MFA
Her research explores archival material, migration narratives, and counter-archiving, using video, publications, and installations. She integrates methods like interviewing and video analysis into her teaching, emphasizing foundational research skills in typography, coding, and collaborative projects.
The two projects highlighted in her portfolio—'Memory Archive' and 'Groundplan Drawings'—examine displacement through design, with themes spanning media art, storytelling, and archival records. These works were exhibited internationally and incorporate participatory interventions in historical narratives.
Scientific Awards:
- Prix de Rome prize nomination (2015)
- Dutch Design Awards nomination (2016)
- Smithsonian Artist Research programme fellowship (2015-2016)
As a member of the Design Lectorate Research Group 2019, she applied research insights to secure grants. Her teaching spans both BA and MA programs, including the MA Non Linear Narrative, where she developed methods for using interview material as a design tool. She advocates for cross-departmental synergy at KABK to enhance research transparency and collaboration.
