Academic Practice

​Management of Bachelor, Master & Doctoral works

 

Since 2015

Doctoral Thesis Supervision:

Linda Teikmane, Ilze Loža, Mara Binde, Simona Veilande.

 

2021

Master Thesis Supervision:

Monta Guliaka (Light, Mood, Meditation)

Sub-branch of Environmental Art

Bachelor Thesis Supervision:

Laura Skulme (Bandy, Multi-functional psycho-motor development chair for children)

Sub-branch of Functional Design

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2020

Master Thesis Supervision:

Krista Miltiņa (Latvian identity products latviansmile.com); Sabīne Baumane (redesign of the brand “little vil”); Zane Meldera (information-social design welcoming intro “kā iet” (How are you”)

Bachelor Thesis Supervision:

Inga Bliska (hemp shoes “akko”, Kristīne Niedra (nettle application to minimize pain in joints “Nettle”)

Sub-branch of Functional Design

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2019

Master Thesis Supervision:

Karīna Vītiņa (Communication of Gen Z, research strategy); Lāsma Ločmele (Responsible me); Functional Design; Karīna Grigoroviča (Public design to safeguard the biggest juniper in Europe), Environmental Art.

Bachelor Thesis Supervision:

Kristīne Dūce (Knee protection during the injuries)

Sub-branch of Functional Design

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2018

Master Thesis Supervision:

Daila Sloka (Childrens' plyground for all, Ligatne).

Bachelor Thesis Supervision:

Elīna Zariņa (Iepauzē: http://www.fold.lv/2018/06/dizaina-diplomandi-elina-zarina/), Signe Skalberga (KOPA)

Sub-branch of Functional Design

 

2017

 

Master Thesis Supervision:

Ints Neiberts (Antiņa Lādiņš), Liene Gusta (UPO).

Bachelor Thesis Supervision:

Liva Drīliņa (Drug Availability in Latvia 24/7: http://www.fold.lv/2017/06/dizaina-diplomandi-liva-drilina/), Karīna Vītiņa (BUD – improve wellness)

Sub-branch of Functional Design

 

2016

Master Thesis Supervision:

Arvīds Endziņš (GRAB) and Astra Asafreja (Vibe Tribe: 

http://www.fold.lv/2016/07/dizaina-diplomandi-astra-asafreja/).

Bachelor Thesis Supervision: Jānis Jaunzems (100. pants), Ēvija Kraukle (Nif-Nif), Pēteris Ponis (Latvian Grey)

Sub-branch of Functional Design)

Zane Zariņa (Artist’s and Managers cooperation aspects)

Sub-branch of art history and theory

 

2015

Master Thesis Supervision: Lāsma Danosa (Advertising, design and commerce, Sub-sector of Functional Design), Linda Teikmane (The work of the Latvian Art Foundation Exhibition Department from 1989 to 1992 in the context of painting with the theory of art marketing strategy in the 90's.) and Anete Gribuste (Creation of Latvian Art index, Sub-branch of art history and theory).

Bachelor Thesis Supervision: Toms Babčuks (UMU – a nominee of Latvian Design Award 2015, Sub-branch of Functional Design).

 

2014

Master Thesis Supervision: Māra Maižele (Scense – received an annual design award in 2014 in the category The Best Represented Product of Latvia), Jete Gudeta (create a thought), Arnita Graumane (Family – table – intercourse), Ginta Šmite (Designer and craftsman cooperation in creating competitive products, Sub-branch of Functional Design).

 

2013

Bachelor Thesis Supervision: Mārtiņš Kaija (The Thinker, Sub-branch of Functional Design) and Linda Teikmane Visual Arts and Marketing Relations within the LSSR Art Foundation and the LSSR Artists' Union 1980 - 1991, Sub-branch of art history and theory).

 

2012

Master Thesis Supervision: Elita Reina Freimane (Sleep and insomnia, patent A61H39/00 (11) 14786 B; A63B37/00; (21) P-12-120 (22) 12.07.2012, Sub-branch of Functional Design).

Bachelor Thesis Supervision: Māra Maižele (Bock of Wurst, Sub-branch of Functional Design).

 

Since 2008

Director of design research for the Bachelor and Master Thesis department of the Functional Design, Environmental Art and Metal Design sub-sector.

 

 

Implemented student works 

 

Implemented student projects at the lecture course Project Management for improving the study environment of the Latvian Academy of Art, 1st year Master's program.

 

2015

Kurkasir - a map of the Latvian Academy of Art for young students.

 

2014

Planting an apple garden in the courtyard of the LMA.

 

2013

Bicycle site improvement and LMA Courtyard Festival.

 

2012

Implementation of the first aid kit and redesign of the information board.

 

The course Design and State, module “Design and Democracy”, 1st year Master's Degree Program of the Latvian Academy of Art.

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2021

Design for Election for Cesis Municipality in the context of Regional reform in Latvia, collaborative module with “Communication Design”, prof. Inguna Elere.

https://www.fold.lv/2020/12/dizains-demokratijai-lma-studenti/

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Management of design audits in the course Design Management 1st year Master's Degree Program of the Latvian Academy of Art.

 

2020

Design for Inclusive society across UN, European Commission, Republic of Latvia and Republic of Italy.

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2019

Design audit for state e-services in Latvia: e-address, e-signature and e-latvia.lv. Presentation for The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development and Institutions of development public e-services in Latvia.

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2018

Design audit for train mobility service in Latvia in co-operation with Corporation "Pasažieru vilciens" (Passenger train) board.

 

2017

Design audit for the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.

 

2016

Design audit for Valmiera Primary School.

 

2015

Design audit for the Latvian wood industry.

 

2014

Design audit for the Latvian crafts industry.

 

2013

Design audit for the Porcelain Museum in Riga.

 

2012

Design audit for Children's Science Center ZINOO.

 

2011

Design audit Ltd. Sacred Miles.

 

4th year undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Science and Theory Sub-branch project at the lecture course Art Management.

 

2017

9 heads. Artist as a Rector.

 

2016

Uncomfortable Gender, the creative space of the LMA.

 

2015

Art galaxy LNMM.

 

2014

Art Revelry Creative Space of the LMA

 

2013

Bread. identity LNMM.