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Personal profile
Research profile
I am en expert in design expertise and design education, especially how to stage the teaching of design expertise through the right challenges. I also have a keen interest in Design based entrepreneurship and promote entrepreneurial initiatives in our Educational programs.
I am part of the research group AAU Design Lab research group, led by Linda Nhu Laursen, and we focus on the role of design in the societal transition towards a more sustainable production and consumption. 25% of Co2 is tied to the consumption of consumer goods and 80% is determined in the design phase. Therefore, design plays a critical role in making the sustainable choice the desirable and preferred choice for users, organisations and in society. Research evolves around responsible resource use, that is how to narrow, slow, close and regenerate resources. Our current project portfolio in circularity covers a range of topics spanning from material re-use in ReshapeWaste, reparability of products and circular consumption of second-hand products. This reflects the diversity of design from material and production methods to construction and interaction aspects, to design DNA, aesthetics, and users. The research and teaching environment is dynamic and team-oriented, with a strong culture of collaboration between colleagues.
Teaching profile
Teaching philosophy
Constantly looking for opportunities to improve and innovate teaching, ranging from entire curriculum journey from students’ perspective to redesigning 5 ECTS course modules to improve learning and student engagement. Working with balancing push-pull pedagogical tools and approaches primarily targeting two stages of development of both the individual student and entire classes. First stage being the paradigm shift in novice designers (BSc students) from rational problem solving to abductive reasoning applied to wicked problems. The second stage is accelerating medium novices (MSc students) back into execution mode – reflection-on-action-mode, when they tend to slow down once, they realize the complexity of the design field, profession, and problem-solving approach.
Curriculum, responsible for revisions for Industrial Design BSc and MSc curriculums.
Co-founder of Entrepreneurial Engineering 2013-2021
Supervisor/Coordinator on 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th semester on Industrial Design BSc (2002-2022)
Supervisor/Coordinator on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester on Industrial Design MSc (2002-2022)
Supervisor on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester on Entrepreneurial Engineering (2013-2020)
Development of project modules 15-20 ECTS (currently running)
- Product design 1 (3rd BSc)
- Product design 2: Product and variants (5th BSc)
- Business innovation driven by design (1st MSc)
Development of course modules (5ECTS), currently running:
- Integrated Product development: User-oriented designmethods (4th BSc)
- Integrated Product development: Product and System (5th BSc)
- Advanced Integrated Design II: Business development (1st MSc)
Innovative teaching
Designer's Market (ADV II course), teaching design students entreprenurial approach. Combined with teaching book, videos and podcast (DK only)
Define fasen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoKIpDNZW1s&t=0s
Design fasen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjsrAWVzaS8&t=3s
Make-fasen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQGUMxa8fts&t=0s
Sell-fasen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfdr7tDz-4A&t=0s
Book: https://aauforlag.dk/shop/arkitektur-design-kunst/designerly-entrepreneurship.aspx
Podcast (DK): https://reframingit.podbean.com/e/tema-design-af-undervisning-med-christian-tollestrup-fra-aalborg-universitet/
Administrative profile
Head of Industrial Design
- Responsible for daily operations and strategy of the Industrial Design section
- Responsible for staffing teaching tasks at Industrial Design Engineering BSc and MSc
- Closely collaborating with AAU design lab for aligning teaching and research within design
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Industry and Production
- Design processes
- Conceptualisation
- Innovation
- Facilitation
- Framing
- Education
- Design expertise
- Design Thinking
- Designed to last
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D4CC: Design for circular consumption
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01/05/2022 → 30/04/2025
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Design for long-life Smart Products
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Design Rationale
Haase, L. M., Tollestrup, C. & Lythje, L. S.
Institut for Arkitektur, Design og Mediateknologi.
01/02/2019 → 01/06/2022
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Design DNA: Dissemination of knowledge
Haase, L. M., Laursen, L. N. & Tollestrup, C.
01/12/2018 → 30/04/2019
Project: Research
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Digital Disruption Consortium
Rosenstand, C. A. G. F., Nielsen, K., Otrel-Cass, K., Gertsen, F., Haase, L. M., Tollestrup, C., Brunø, T. D., Nielsen, C., Thomsen, P., Lund, M., Kristiansen, K. B., Ploug, T., Gudiksen, S. K., Andersen, J. G., Lassen, A. H., Jensen, J. F., Haslam, C. R., Vistisen, P., Johansen, S. S., Brix, J., Kjeldskov, J., Sarangi, S. K. & Kristiansen, J. N.
01/06/2017 → 01/05/2018
Project: Research
Research output
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Can you fix it? An investigation of critical repair steps and barriers across product types.
Nielsen, A. S. A. H., Laursen, L. N. & Tollestrup, C., 2023, PLATE: Product Lifetimes And The Environment. Niinimäki, K. & Cura, K. (eds.). Aalto University School of Art and Design, Helsinki, Finland, p. 409-416 8 p. (Aalto University publication series ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Design Expertise: A Structured Literature Review
Tollestrup, C., Laursen, L. N. & Vesti, H. N., 2023, In: Proceedings of the Design Society. 3, ICED23, p. 1237-1246 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article in Journal › Research › peer-review
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Everyone does it: Product-related Resell Strategies of Professional Second-hand Retailers
Frahm, L. B., Laursen, L. N. & Tollestrup, C., 2023, PROCEEDINGS 5th PLATE Conference: The 5th Product Lifetimes and the Environment Conference in Aalto University, Espoo, Finland, 31 May – 2 June, 2023. Niinimäki, K. & Cura, K. (eds.). Aalto University, p. 303-309 7 p. (Aalto University publication series ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Understanding long lasting design through tangible tokens
Özcelik, A., Löchtefeld, M. & Tollestrup, C., 31 May 2023, PROCEEDINGS 5th PLATE Conference: The 5th Product Lifetimes and the Environment Conference in Aalto University, Espoo, Finland, 31 May – 2 June, 2023. Kirsi, N. & Kirsti, C. (eds.). Finland: Aalto University, p. 745-748 4 p. (Aalto University publication series ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, Vol. 3/2023).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Categories and Design Properties of Inherited Long-Lasting Products
Frahm, L. B., Laursen, L. N. & Tollestrup, C., 14 Mar 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 7, 3835.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Udvikling af Innovations- og Entreprenørskabs ekstra-curriculær forløb for TECH fakultet.
Frank Gertsen (Other), Christian H. T. Tollestrup (Other), Jesper Chrautwald Sort (Other), Ivan Butler (Other), Ivan Aaen (Other), Morten Dahlgaard (Other), Mark Frahm Gammeljord (Other) & Claus Andreas Foss Rosenstand (Other)
2017 → 2018Activity: Other
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The Ninth Norddesign Conference, 2012
Christian Tollestrup (Organizer)
May 2012 → Aug 2012Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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ODAM IX : 9'ende international symposium for menneskelige faktorer i organisations design og management.
Christian Tollestrup (Organizer)
15 Feb 2008 → 20 Mar 2008Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Brugerdrevet Innovation, NTI fyraftensarrangement
Christian Tollestrup (Organizer)
5 Jun 2006Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Censor Afgangsprojekt: "Kreativitet i virksomheder"
Christian Tollestrup (External examiner)
1 Jun 2006Activity: Examination › External examination
Press/Media
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Fra íde til virkelighed på to uger: Rasmus og Daniel sælger genbrugs-marmorborde
21/02/2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nordjysk cluster skaber samarbejde om ny velfærdsteknologi
01/06/2015
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Design skal gøre en forskel for brugerne
30/04/2009
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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