Ane Eline Sørensen

Ane Eline Sørensen is a Visiting Lecturer at Linnaeus University and a Design Innovation Director with over 30 years of experience in creative leadership. She specializes in regenerative practices and has a strong focus on coastal resilience and ocean impact innovation, particularly in the Global South. Her work emphasizes the role of design as a change agent in sustainability challenges, and she teaches at the master's level on these topics.1

Sørensen's career includes significant roles in various sectors, such as film and television, where she produced and directed content aimed at addressing complex global issues. She has also worked as a Senior Creative Director for the adidas Group, where she realized the importance of aligning creative endeavors with ethical and regenerative innovation. Her educational background includes degrees in visual arts and a double master's in critical design and systems thinking.1

In her current role, she advocates for collaboration across disciplines and emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's core values to address the complexities of modern challenges. She encourages her students to form collectives and work together to foster planetary health and sustainability.12