Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
Summary:
Dr. Danné Ojeda is an Associate Professor at NTU, Singapore, renowned for her work in contemporary communication design, art practice, and design theory. With extensive international experience, she has held teaching and curatorial roles across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Dr. Ojeda has received multiple prestigious design awards, including the German Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, and iF International Forum Design Award. Her design works are featured in collections of renowned design museums worldwide. In addition to her academic career, Dr. Ojeda contributes to various international design awards and industry judging panels.
Professional Profile:
👩‍🎓Education:
Dr. Danné Ojeda holds a distinguished academic background in contemporary communication design, art practice, and theory. She has built an exceptional career in higher education, having taught at prominent institutions worldwide.
Professional Experience:
Currently, Dr. Ojeda is an Associate Professor in the School of Art, Design, and Media at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. She has an extensive history of teaching and research, having previously served as a Professor of Art History at the Higher Institute for the Arts in Havana (1996–2000) and as a guest lecturer at the University of Havana. Additionally, she was a UNESCO research fellow at the Jan van Eyck Academy, Maastricht, the Netherlands (2001–2003), and taught graphic design at the Modern International Art and Design Academy, Chongqing Technology and Business University in China (2006–2008).
Dr. Ojeda founded d-file studio in Amsterdam in 2003, a platform dedicated to concept and project development in visual art, design, and theory. Over the years, her studio has collaborated with prestigious cultural institutions, including the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, and the National Institute of Fine Arts, Mexico. She has been an active participant in the global design community, contributing to curatorial projects, exhibitions, and publications in contemporary art and design since 1995.
Research Interests:
Dr. Ojeda’s research interests focus on contemporary communication design, graphic design theory, and education. Her scholarly work explores themes such as the integration of art and design, typography, image-making, information visualization, digital spaces, and the politics of popular culture. She also has a strong interest in sustainability and social design. Her contributions to academic journals and curatorial projects often bridge the gap between practice and theory, examining the intersection of visual culture, design, and critical discourse.
Author Metrics and Editorial Appointments:
- Industry Judge for the iF Design Talent Award (Germany, 2022–present)
- Industry Judge for Best Book Cover Design, Singapore Book Publishers Association (2019–present)
- Panel Chair for Visual Art & Design at The Undergraduate Awards, Dublin (2015–present)
- Editorial Board Member and Paper Reviewer for the Journal of Communication Design (2014–present), focusing on interdisciplinary research in communication design, history, theory, and criticism.
- Editorial Board Member and Paper Reviewer for the British Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (2015–2017).
- Member of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA), The Netherlands/France (since 2010).
Dr. Ojeda has been an influential figure in contemporary art and design, regularly contributing to design and art-related conferences, exhibitions, and publications. Her work continues to shape the future of communication design, blending practice and theoretical frameworks with innovative research and pedagogy.