• Nor-Gha: Jewelry inspired by Norwegian filigree and Ghanaian Sankofa symbol 

      Amevordzie, Elikem Akos (MAPD;2014, Master thesis, 2014)
      Cultural symbols from Norway and Ghana used in this project as a tool for jewelry design. The use of these symbols creates long lasting product that can contribute to cultural sustainability. The symbol selected from Ghana ...
    • Norwegian rural jewelry traditions in the era of globalization 

      Skjerven, Astrid (Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2014)
      The globalization process has led to universalness and sameness, but at the same time an increased appreciation of difference.1 The display of specific identities has become necessary to be visible in the universalness. ...
    • An olfactory journey towards jewelry 

      Runnestø, Lena (MAPD;2021, Master thesis, 2021)
      This thesis ventures into the realm of olfaction. The sense of smell has long been regarded as a less important sense, however this is changing. By exploring the olfactory system, and training the sense of smell, botanical ...
    • Solsølja: Redefining Norwegian folk costume jewelry 

      Gulliksen, Cathrine (MAPD;2021, Master thesis, 2021)
      This thesis focuses on how søljer can be redesigned to be more universal and inclusive. The project was carried out using practice-based research. The Sølje is a traditional Norwegian folk costume jewelry. Sølje today ...