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Research output per year
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Research interests
Current research concentrates on design theory, especially participatory design, semantics in textiles and architecture, perception, representation and meaning of space, architectural iconography, collaborative research in crowd sourcing and visual feedback for co-design processes
Biography
Qualifications, affiliations and achievements
1998 PhD, Cologne University: “Boyle Abbey and the School of the West in Ireland”. Research undertaken at the Universities of Cologne and Dublin
1993 Magister Artium, Cologne
1990-1991 Trinity College Dublin (Art History, History)
1987-1993 Cologne University Germany (Art History, History, German Literature.
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):
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Design education and research from commitment to curiosity and beyond
Kalkreuter, B., 19 Sept 2024, Curiosity and Commitment: Perspectives on the Transformation of European Universities. Arantes, L. M., Eisch-Angus, K., Pöttler, B. & Verhovsek, J. (eds.). Graz University Library Publishing, p. 133-151 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Enforced distance as a catalyst and creative disruptor of heritage narrations: Caring for people, culture and planet through inclusive storytelling
Kalkreuter, B. & Bajpai, A., 6 Dec 2023, Connectivity and Creativity in times of Conflict. Academia Press, p. 594-599 6 p. (Cumulus Conference Proceedings Series; no. 10).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Exploring Taxonomies of Heritage and Innovation for Sustainable Textiles
Sungwarn, C. & Kalkreuter, B., Nov 2022, Global Fashion Conference Proceedings 2022. Global Fashion ConferenceResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Making practice as narrator of changing social worlds-Textiles and the Scottish Borders, in the 21st century, but based firmly on the past?
Kalkreuter, B., 1 Oct 2021, Design Culture(s). Cumulus Conference Proceedings Roma 2021: Series 7. Di Lucchio, L., Imbesi, L., Giambattista, A. & Malakuczi, V. (eds.). online, Vol. 2. p. 2931-2941 11 p. (Cumulus Conference Proceedings; vol. 2, no. 7).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Postcolonial and Global Heritage Narratives from Communal and Individual Perspectives in Dumbara Weaving – Sri Lanka
Greru, C. B. & Kalkreuter, B., 21 Oct 2021, Craft and Heritage: Intersections in Critical Studies and Practice. Surette, S. & Cheasley Paterson, E. (eds.). BloomsburyResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Prizes
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Honourable Mention ACM DIS 2017 Research Papers and Notes
Robb, David (Recipient), Padilla, Stefano (Recipient), Methven, Thomas (Recipient), Kalkreuter, Britta (Recipient) & Chantler, Michael John (Recipient), 13 Jun 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Anyone's Heritage-Craft Heritage, cross-cultural innovation and industrial production
Britta Kalkreuter (Speaker)
27 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture
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Design ethnography
Britta Kalkreuter (Speaker)
23 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Alter Frack als Neuer Stoff
Britta Kalkreuter (Speaker) & Jenny Mason (Invited speaker)
11 Sept 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture
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Ideas or solutions. Pondering the business of academic research
Britta Kalkreuter (Speaker)
19 Oct 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Design Charrette
Alexandra Jane Wyatt MacLaren (Invited speaker), Chamithri Buddhini Greru (Organiser) & Britta Kalkreuter (Keynote/plenary speaker)
3 Jun 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course