Vibeke Sjøvoll

Vibeke Sjøvoll is an Associate Professor at the Department of Product Design, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo Metropolitan University. Her work bridges art, design education, and cultural studies, focusing on materiality, creativity, and critical perspectives in pedagogy.

She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies, with a dissertation exploring the relationship between art, design, and education. Her research experiments with the interplay of the material and social worlds, emphasizing aesthetics, play, and sustainability.

• Key research themes: material engagement, collaborative learning, cultural sustainability
• Notable collaborations: Geir Grothen, Lars Frers, Tore Gulden
• Major projects: repurposing IKEA furniture into art/installations

Her publications span design theory, transmedia storytelling in metal culture, and pedagogical innovation. While no formal awards are listed, her work is widely disseminated in academic and public contexts.