J C Kristensen

Design

An award-winning design researcher whose work bridges the academic and commercial worlds

Research

My research explores the intersection of people, objects, and systems, with a particular focus on technology, healthcare, culture, and materials.

Consulting

Discover more about my design research consultancy and my services, including methodology design, qualitative research, trends and forecasting and cultural semiotics.

Education

Shaping and leading design education and teaching are central to my work. You can explore my pedagogical focus and areas of expertise here.

See my work-in-progress

Projects

Ongoing Projects

I collect my various academic research and practice projects under the title Crazy Hare-Brained Schemes. Visit here to learn more about my current work-in-progress.

I Want Design For President

In the summer of 2024, I authored a call-to-arms for Design, as part of University of Greenwich’s School of Design + Creative Industries End of Year Show. Read more about this work here.

Writing

As a design researcher, historian and theorist, I have published work on a range of design, technology, visual culture and material culture topics.

Making

In recent years, I have also expanded into creative practice, producing images and objects, particularly textile works, for exhibition.

Speaking

I have been an invited speaker at a variety of conferences and workshops as well as featuring as a design and culture expert on radio shows in both the UK and USA.

Convening

I programme and convene events including conferences, symposia and lecture series. You can read more about these events and my history of programming here.