Stijn Ossevoort

Stijn Ossevoort is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU DFK), specializing in Design Management and Sustainability. He holds an MSc from Delft University of Technology and an MA from the Royal College of Art. His research explores design's impact on worldview, integrating theoretical biology and environmental psychology. He advises clients like Prada, Nike, and Philips on future-focused design strategies and collaborates on projects like the OPEN FACTORY initiative. His work includes exhibitions, peer-reviewed articles, and reports on topics ranging from agile production processes to participatory art installations.

Research interests include sustainability, system thinking, and the philosophical implications of technology. Key projects involve rethinking material innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration in manufacturing, and the ethical dimensions of durable product design. His doctoral thesis examines design's role in shaping human perception of the environment through a multidisciplinary lens.

Publications span interactive art, wearable technology, and sustainable design methodologies. Notable works include contributions to Mixed and Augmented Reality and Pervasive Computing, alongside exhibitions addressing materialization in innovation processes. Teaching focuses on design management, creative problem-solving, and the integration of sustainability into design practices.