Dr Janey Deng Klingelfuss
Senior Lecturer
Biography
With a background in higher education design management, design knowledge transfer, visual communication, and academic research skills provision, Dr. Janey Klingelfuss is actively engaged in research, teaching, and learning within a cross-national, cross-institutional, and interdisciplinary practical environment. She is passionate about working across cultures and is particularly interested in exploring issues related to cultural influence and academic adaptation. She is currently: · Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester (UoC) Programme Leader for BA(Hons) Graphic Design, ADI Member, Faculty’s Research Committee, UoC Member, Faculty’s Research Ethics Committee, UoC Member, Faculty’s Quality and Governance Subcommittee, UoC · Associate Lecturer at the University of the Arts London (UAL), London College of Communication (LCC), in Design Management · Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art (RCA), in Experimental Visual Communication · Visiting Lecturer at Shandong University of Art and Design (SUAD), China, in Design Management Qualifications: · FHEA, Advance HE, UK · PDC for External Examiners, Advance HE, UK · PhD in Design Management and Knowledge Transfer, Staffordshire University, UK · MA Design Management in Branding and Design innovation, Staffordshire University, UK · IB Teaching Certificate in Design (MYP/PD), International Baccalaureate · PGCRM Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, Faculty of Art, Media and Design, Staffordshire University, UK Recent Published Work: - Klingelfuss, J., et al, 2023, in Lei Sun, (2023), Design Soft Power Review: Reputation, Cultural Value and the Soft Power of Design. Realising the social responsibility of design: design innovation practice applying design thinking methods through meta-empathy in UKHE., China Economic Publishing House. 2023. - Klingelfuss, J., et al, (2022), Design for social responsibility by developing the meta- empathetic mindset and implementing design thinking methods as the core practice of innovation, in a UK HE educational environment, 2022 International Symposium on Reputation and Cultural Value in Design Soft Power; 29th Oct., 2022. - UAL events: DMC symposium-Trajectories> Deep Meaningful Conversations 2022: Systems, Community and Care. UAL 9th June 2022. - Deng, J.Y., and Klingelfuss, M. (2021), Transformative teaching practice through a design thinking approach in social settings: A Reflection on the delivery of a design research methods module in a graphic design programme at undergraduate level. DRS., LEARNxDESIGN 2021: 6th International Conference for Design Education Researchers. 24–26 September 2021. - International Peer Reviewer Panel Member, DRS., LEARNxDESIGN 2021: 6th International Conference for Design Education Researchers. 24–26 September 2021. - RCA events: An experiential dialogue between contemporary art and design – Phase 1 – Design process approach to learning: a discussion. RCA 25th June 2021. - Supervisor of 3rd prize design awards (two awards), in 29TH Times Young Creatives Awards, 2020. - Deng J.Y. (2013), Postgraduate Design Management Education in China: An Investigation into the Transferability of Design Management Knowledge, Curricula, Teaching and Learning Strategies from the UK to China, Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Teaching and Supervision
Dr. Janey Klingelfuss joined the graphic design team at University of Chester in Sept. 2020. Previously, she worked at the University of Central Lancashire, UK; as well as Staffordshire University, UK. Her teaching modules cover design related skills and technology, visual communication, branding, design process, design thinking, design management and production, and design research methodology, design entrepreneurship, design professional practice, as well as design leadership and futures, at both UG and PG levels. She has been actively involved in all aspects of T&L, from award administration, validation and moderation, and management at different levels, e.g., course/ modules/ teaching and learning. She has been in related academic positions in planning, organising and managing resources in the past few years, and, she has provided academic and pastoral support to large numbers of home and international students operating in a UK HE environment. University of Chester (09/20---) Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design She teaches design communication, design process, branding, design management, and production. She is also the module leader for Design Management and Production. Additionally, she supervises PhD research on design management in the digital industry. London College of Communication, University of the Arts London (12/20--) Associate Lecturer in MA/BA Design Management She leads and delivers Design Leadership and Futures Unit. She is also a moderator for BA (Hons) Design Management units. University of Central Lancashire Course Leader for BA(Hons) Advertising; BA(Hons) Graphic Design; Senior Lecturer; HBU-UCLan She was the course leader for both BA(Hons) Graphic Design and BA (Hons) Advertising, at HBU-UCLan; School of Media, Communication & Creative Industries. In this role, she acted as academic lead for a team of staff; managed course curricula, as well as taught the core elements of the programme. Staffordshire University, the UK Research Fellow in UOR/PhD Researcher in Design Management/ international Partnership She worked to develop the growth of social entrepreneurs through sharing innovation, knowledge exchange, network development, training and development, peer learning, access to expertise and investment readiness. She played a key role for BA(Hons) Design Management course, which was later recognised as a 'National Key Developing Discipline' by the Ministry of Education, China, in 2020.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Dr. Janey Klingelfuss is passionate about working across cultures and is particularly interested in exploring issues around cultural influence and academic adaptation. Her PhD research explored the transferability of higher education (HE) in design management knowledge, curricula, and teaching and learning strategies. As a research fellow since 2006, she has developed extensive experience in initiating and developing successful research and funding applications, including projects on design management knowledge transfer, design thinking, HE in art and design within cultural boundaries, curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies, and the role of design in business and eco-social justice. Currently, she is working on projects that construct different approaches to real-world issues, employing design thinking in a wider community context. She collaborates with a design research and design practice team, conducting applied and theoretical research into art and design and related multidisciplinary fields, focusing on people, places, and their interactions. As part of the “Knowledge Exchange”, she is involved in initiatives such as the International Symposium on "Reputation and Cultural Value in Design Soft Power” in the summer of 2022 and, the “Reflections Programme” in 2024. Research / Knowledge Exchange output after 1st Jan. 2021 1.1 Cheshire West and Chester Council | Research / Evaluation/ Knowledge Exchange The project: An evaluation of the commissioned projects as part of the ‘Reflections Cultural Programme”. Time scale: 04. 2022- 04.2024 Dr Janey Klingelfuss has been working with CWAC to map the creative and cultural organisations and activities cross the city and the impact on the city. Related publication: Re?ecting Together: An In-Depth Evaluation of the Re?ections Programme 1.2 DRS/RCA| PUBLICATIONS| Workshops |Transformative teaching practice through a design thinking approach in social settings | Teaching and Learning / Curricula Design / Knowledge Exchange The project: Transformative teaching practice through a design thinking approach in social settings The project is using participatory and collaborative design research methodologies enabling creators/ educators/ participants to contribute their ideas and experiences. Ongoing workshops include talks on academic perspectives, followed by the project proposal and collaborative activities. Related publications: · Deng, J.Y., and Klingelfuss, M. (2021), Transformative teaching practice through a design thinking approach in social settings: A Reflection on the delivery of a design research methods module in a graphic design programme at undergraduate level. DRS., LEARNxDESIGN 2021: 6th International Conference for Design Education Researchers. 24–26 September 2021. · International Peer Reviewer Panel Member, DRS., LEARNxDESIGN 2021: 6th International Conference for Design Education Researchers. 24–26 September 2021. · RCA events: An experiential dialogue between contemporary art and design – Phase 1 – Design process approach to learning: a discussion. RCA 25th June 2021. 1.3 Cumulus / SUAD China| Major Art Project of China National Social Science Funding, on Research in Design Innovation and Cultural Soft Power Construction (2022-2027) | Collaboration / Knowledge Exchange /External Engagement The Project: Reputation and Cultural Value in Design Soft Power Series of ongoing publications and activities have been implemented as a part of 2021 Major Art Project of China National Social Science funding, on research in design innovation and cultural soft power construction. Related publications: · Klingelfuss, J., et al, 2023, in Lei Sun, (2023), Design Soft Power Review: Reputation, Cultural Value and the Soft Power of Design. Realising the social responsibility of design: design innovation practice applying design thinking methods through meta-empathy in UKHE., China Economic Publishing House. 2023 · Klingelfuss, J., et al, (2022), Design for social responsibility by developing the meta- empathetic mindset and implementing design thinking methods as the core practice of innovation, in a UK HE educational environment, 2022 International Symposium on Reputation and Cultural Value in Design Soft Power; 29th Oct., 2022. 1.4 Academic Events / Collaboration · Impact evaluation on Retracing Footsteps: The Changing Landscape of Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon, 2024 · UAL events: DMC symposium – Co-vivid 31.05.2024 · Storyhouse Chester Project: Design empathy 21st March 2023. · UAL events: DMC symposium-Trajectories> Deep Meaningful Conversations 2022: Systems, Community and Care. UAL 9th June 2022.