Dr Anke Jakob

About

I am an educator, researcher and practitioner with a continued interests in and commitment to human-centred design for wellbeing, health, social innovation and sustainability.

A textile designer by background, my work and research are interdisciplinary by nature with special expertise and experience in sensory design and designing therapeutic environments. I am interested in exploring the value of material, light and digital technology in this context, and how optimisation of sensory experiences through design can positively impact our wellbeing. 

I am an experienced research leader currently focusing particularly on design for dementia care environments. In this context, I led a major AHRC funded project as Principal Investigator, embarked on several research funding bids in collaboration with other academic institutions and partners, and authored/co-authored several publications on this subject.

I currently teach on the Sustainable Design master course at KSA, leading the modules Design for Social Innovation and Creative Futures. Apart from teaching I am also the Academic Liaison Officer for KSA's collaborative partnership with the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) who run a KU validated BA course for Jewellery Design and Production. 

Alongside academic engagements, I co-directed an architecture and design practice for 10 years and worked in textile industry before embarking on interdisciplinary projects and research.. 

Academic responsibilities

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • PhD Design (Bath Spa University)
  • MA Textile Design (Central St Martins College of Art & Design, UAL)
  • Diplom (Master) Textile and Fashion Design (Burg Giebichenstein - University of Art & Design Halle, Germany)

Teaching and learning

Research

Professional practice, knowledge exchange and impact

Social media

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