Tonje Kristensen Johnstone is a Senior Lecturer and PhD in Textile Design with over 15 years of experience teaching subjects such as textile print, surface pattern design, and design methods. Her never-ending passion lies in the field of surface patterns—an area that has continually shaped both her teaching and research.
In her PhD research, Kristensen Johnstone explored surface patterns, spatiality, and pattern relations within textile design. She investigated how surface patterns can function as spatial definers and what they signify within the broader context of pattern design. Her work challenges conventional understandings of what patterns are, how they are designed, and how they can be experienced.
Kristensen Johnstone’s research also contributes to the development of pattern theory and innovative design methods. She frequently involves textile and fashion design students in her research, using workshops not only as a teaching tool but also as a method for gaining deeper insight. This hands-on, collaborative approach is a cornerstone of her pedagogical practice.
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