Cheryl Akner-Koler

Cheryl Akner-Koler is Professor in Theoretical and Applied Aesthetics at Konstfack – University of Arts, Crafts and Design. Her research interests pivot around how everyday aesthetic experiences in the real world drive creative processes. She also investigates the haptic aspects of movement, touch, taste and smell within the field of aesthetics.

Her current research project is funded by the Swedish Research Council. It is collaborative project, entitled HAPTICA a collaborative project with culinary artists from Campus Grythyttan, Örebro University.