Dr. Leo van der Meer earned a PhD in Arts, Media & Design, complemented by an MA in Design, focusing on architecture, visual culture, and media theory.
Dr. Leo van der Meer is a Netherlands-based scholar-practitioner specializing in Arts, Media & Design. With a PhD in Arts, Media & Design and an MA in Design, he aligns scholarly inquiry with professional writing across Architecture, Art & Design, and Visual Communication. His work bridges architectural theory, design thinking, and media studies, translating complex ideas into accessible narratives for students and professionals alike. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, exhibition catalogs, and design curricula, delivering clear analyses of how design artifacts shape culture, communication, and public space. His approach blends rigorous methodology with creative insight, ensuring insights are both academically sound and practically relevant.
In collaboration with universities and cultural institutions, he mentors graduate authors, shapes design curricula, and produces scholarly and practitioner-facing content. His work is characterized by careful source criticism, ethical scholarship, and a commitment to accessible, evidence-based writing that travels beyond the page for diverse audiences.
