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DESIGN, INNOVATION AND CIRCULARITY
Linda Nhu Laursen is Head of Research at the AAU Design Lab and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Aalborg University. Her main research interests are Design, Circularity, and Innovation. Currently, specific research questions includes:
- How can designers design for longevity and circularity?
- What constitutes a design expertise?
- How can (inter-firm) innovation be organized?
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
Linda has extensive experience in research leadership of both national and international, as well as public and private funded research projects. Current research projects include: the 'Designed to Last' project funded by Spar Nord foundation, the ‘Circular Design’ project, and the ‘Strategic Alliance Project funded by the Danish Industry Foundation.
INDUSTRY RELEVANCE AND COLLAB
Lindas research is characterized by high industry relevance and in close collaboration with industry. This has for example resulted in 2 mill funding by Unilever as well as research projects in LEGO, Heineken, Novozymes, MINI Cooper, B&O etc.
RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
As Head of the Design Lab Linda drives research on how to create products that will solve long-term problems for the planet and that people will use, cherish and love for a long time. She leads experiments with concepts, methods and new systemic approaches to sustainable design, development, materials and production, that can extend products' value.
Teaching profile
DIGITALISATION OF EDUCATION
Leading the digitalisation of industrial design education.
- Book: Designerly Loops https://aauforlag.dk/shop/boeger/designerly-loops.aspx
- Videos: Designerly Loops https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcOfDcdOjmk_Soi0MbSxw-tBu1NyENJD0
- Podcasts: Design Land https://open.spotify.com/show/5HG1FK1yls5dJvzoA9jxhU?si=ceb04b1a10924716
- Instagram: #designerlyloops
CIRCULAR TRANSITION OF EDUCATION
Design to Last (Research Integration)
- Publications e.g.: Design to last? Material selection tools considering aesthetic obsolescence – https://www.proquest.com/docview/2561107685/abstract/71B08A5D94DE478DPQ/1?accountid=8144
RESEARCH DISSEMINATION - PHD COURSE IN DESIGN THINKING
- Publications: The Shortcomings of Design Thinking when Compared to Designerly Thinking - http://doi.org/10.1080/14606925.2019.1652531
- Videos: Design Thinking Course - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcOfDcdOjmk_AfkyU_hJXRSfSqZxCiloY
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Industry and Production
- Design
- Sustainability
- Design Expertise
- Design to Last
- Design Methods
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'CIRCULAR DESIGN' - a user perspective
Laursen, L. N., Tollestrup, C. & Frahm, L. B.
01/05/2022 → 30/04/2025
Project: Research
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’DESIGNED TO LAST’ – extending the product lifetime in small and mid-size companies
Haase, L. M., Laursen, L. N. & Jensen, P. B.
01/02/2020 → 01/02/2023
Project: Research
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Udvikling af globale innovationsalliancer med leverandører
Ellegaard, C., Andersen, P. H., Laursen, L. N., Kragh, H. & Møller, M. M.
The Danish Industry Foundation
01/03/2019 → 01/03/2022
Project: Research
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Dissemination of knowledge on Design DNA
Haase, L. M., Laursen, L. N. & Tollestrup, C.
01/12/2018 → 30/04/2019
Project: Research
Research output
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Categories and Design Properties of Inherited Long-Lasting Products
Frahm, L. B., Laursen, L. N. & Tollestrup, C., 14 Mar 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 7, 3835.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Designerly Entrepreneurship
Tollestrup, C. & Laursen, L. N., Jan 2022, Aalborg Universitetsforlag. 154 p. (Designerly).Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Designerly Loops
Laursen, L. N. & Haase, L. M., Jan 2022, Aalborg, Denmark: Aalborg Universitetsforlag. 172 p. (Designerly).Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Designer Market: Define
Tollestrup, C. & Laursen, L. N., 3 Feb 2022Research output: Non-textual form › Sound/Visual production (digital) › Education
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Designers Market: Design
Tollestrup, C. & Laursen, L. N., 3 Feb 2022Research output: Non-textual form › Sound/Visual production (digital) › Education
Prizes
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Nominated for best paper
Haase, Louise Møller (Recipient) & Laursen, Linda Nhu (Recipient), 11 Dec 2017
Prize: Conference prizes
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Activities
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Plate conference paper presentation
Peter Byrial Jensen (Lecturer), Louise Møller Haase (Lecturer) & Linda Nhu Laursen (Lecturer)
28 May 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Design Research Society Conference
Peter Byrial Jensen (Organizer), Louise Møller Haase (Organizer) & Linda Nhu Laursen (Organizer)
11 Aug 2020Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, or seminars