Jenny is a Project Researcher and Designer at Novia University of Applied Sciences. She has a background as a university teacher and doctoral researcher in Art History, as well as an illustrator and graphic designer. Jenny has illustrated and designed children’s and young adult books, easy-to-read literature, teaching materials, educational content, and games. She has also created visuals for historical books, films, and museum exhibitions.
She has led art workshops for all age groups and has a strong interest in creative methods and research on the impact of art on health. Jenny also holds an English-language Master’s degree (UAS) in Leadership and Service Design.
Projects
As Project Researcher and Designer: • Resourceful Children (2020–2023) • Competence Bank (2023–2026)
As Graphic Designer: • SAM – Different Together: Interprofessional Collaboration in Early Childhood Education (2023–2025) • Handbook for Development-Oriented Theses (2023–2025) • Sustainable and Competent Social and Healthcare Services (2024–2025) • A Collaborative Network for Intercultural Competence and Interaction in Preschool and ECEC (2025)
Teaching
• Research Methodology • Visual Communication in Work with Children (Novia UAS)
Previous teaching at Åbo Akademi University: • Modern Period of Art History • Sociology of Art • Gender and Art Studies
Areas of Expertise
• Graphic Design • Service Design • Illustration and Visual Art • Art Education and Supervision • Visual Culture
Areas of Interest
• Art and Health • AI and Visual Communication • Design and Systems Thinking • Diversity and Inclusion
