Yvonne Eriksson is a Professor at Mälardalen University, leading the Division of Information Design and heading the MDH Living Lab@IPR. Her research focuses on visual communication, socio-cultural perspectives in design, and inclusive design practices. She explores how visuals mediate communication in complex organizations and their impact on culture and cognition. Current projects include developing accessible personal protective equipment instructions, studying dyslexia and multimodal texts, and analyzing crisis communication strategies. She co-authored Different Perspectives on Design Thinking (2021) and Introduction to Visual Communication (2022). As division head, she fosters collaboration between academia and industry to innovate co-creation methods. Her work bridges education, industry, and societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Education background includes extensive academic training in visual communication and design. Her research spans visual literacy, gender representation in media, and tactile design for accessibility. She leads national and international collaborations, such as with RISE and Stockholm University, addressing global market communication strategies and inclusive design solutions. Research projects emphasize practical applications like improving assembly instructions via VR, designing interfaces for visually impaired users, and enhancing educational materials for children with disabilities. She advocates for visual management systems in dynamic organizational change and strategic innovation environments.
