My academic teaching experience spans multiple institutions and disciplines, combining anthropological theory with practical applications in business and design. At the Prague University of Economics and Business, I teach courses that bridge anthropological methodologies with contemporary business practices, UX research, and design thinking.
My teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on experience and industry collaboration, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
Over the past five years, I have led and supervised pro bono UX and applied research projects for nearly 40 organizations across the public sector, non-profits, cultural institutions, and socially oriented initiatives. These projects are embedded in my teaching and research practice, allowing students to work on real-world challenges while providing partner organizations with high-quality, evidence-based insights and recommendations.
Design Thinking and Anthropology in Strategy
An applied course in which students run a full Design Thinking process for a real external client – a company or NGO. Working in teams, they move through all five DT phases – from user research and insight synthesis to solution prototyping and testing.
Course taught since the Winter Semester 2026/2027; Skill Seminar taught since the Summer Semester 2024/2025.
Design Anthropology in Business Practice
A comprehensive course exploring how anthropological methods and perspectives can enhance business strategy and innovation. Students learn to apply ethnographic approaches to understand user behaviors, organizational cultures, and market dynamics.
Course taught since the Winter Semester 2023/2024.
Research Methods
A practice-oriented seminar for post-graduate students focused on qualitative research design and analysis. Students learn how to plan and conduct in-depth interviews and observations, and how to translate empirical data into meaningful insights for academic research and applied projects.
Course taught since the Winter Semester 2024/2025.
UX Research
Hands-on course (co-led with Jan Balata, PhD) teaching qualitative research methods essential for understanding user needs and behaviors. Students work on real projects with Czech NGOs, learning to plan, conduct, and analyze user research that informs design decisions.
Course taught for 5 years, from Summer Semester 2021/2022 to Winter Semester 2025/2026.
UX Principles
An introduction to fundamental concepts and best practices in user experience design, focusing on user-centered design principles and their practical application in digital products and services.
Course taught for 4 years, from Winter Semester 2022/2023 to Winter Semester 2025/2026.