Prof. Dr.
Katja Thoring

Katja Thoring holds the chair for "Integrated Product Design" at the TUM School of Engineering and Design. In her research, she explores the intersection of design, architecture, and engineering with a special focus on "creative space". Here, she investigates the influence of the physical workspace on creativity, productivity, and wellbeing, with the aim of improving working and learning environments accordingly. Her research methodology is based on design science, user-centered approaches, and new technologies and addresses topics such as design innovation, design methods, and speculative design for future scenarios.