Laureen Anne Mahler
Doctoral Researcher
Doctoral Researcher
A806 Department of Art and Media
My research focuses on the designer-maker and the cultivation of knowledge through the physical act of making, as well as the role of material engagement in fostering a more holistic conception of design. Fundamental to my work is the visuality of making: specifically, how spatial engagement facilitated by craft-driven practices can support interdisciplinary research and provide new perspectives on designing. I work in the field, laboratory, and workshop, combining material-driven exploration, craft methodologies, and digital tools. Prior to joining Aalto, I was a university lecturer at design faculties in Germany and the United States.
Full researcher profile
Email
laureen.mahler@aalto.fi
Phone number
+358504210241
Areas of expertise
Designer-maker, Practice-led research, Research through design, Bio-based materials, Material-driven design, Making process, Interdisciplinary research, Sustainability, Design thinking
Honors and awards
Design Principles and Practices: Emerging Scholar Award
For each conference, a small number of Emerging Scholar Awards are given to outstanding graduate students and emerging scholars who have an active research interest in the conference themes.
Award or honor granted for a specific work
Department of Art and Media
Mar 2024
Publications
Laureen Mahler
2025
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2025
Laureen Mahler
2025
Proceedings of Nordes 2025: Relational Design, 6-8 August, Oslo, Norway
Laureen Mahler
2024
DRS2024: Boston
Laureen Mahler, Masood Masoodian, Jarkko Niiranen, Kirsi Peltonen
2024
Laureen Mahler
2024
Laureen Mahler
2024
Laureen Mahler
2024
Research in Arts and Education
Laureen Mahler
2023
Laureen Mahler
2023