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Annette Diefenthaler is a Professor of Design Transdisciplinarity at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) School of Engineering and Design since 2023. Her research focuses on value non-linear approaches that tackle complex problems through innovative design methods. Diefenthaler’s work aims to expand economic metrics and stakeholder value while developing a sophisticated understanding of social and regenerative impacts in design practices. She has also served as a board member of the Design Foundation since June 2021. Prior to her academic career, she worked for the internationally renowned design firm IDEO in Munich, New York, and San Francisco from 2008 to 2022. Annette studied design at the Köln International School of Design and obtained her degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Schwäbisch Gmünd and the University of Western Sydney. Her interdisciplinary approach enhances creativity in design practice, challenging formulaic methodologies and embracing uncharted territories in design solutions.