Meret Ernst is a full-time curator at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich and holds a PhD in Art History. As an educator and design professional, she looks back on a distinguished career in design history and criticism. Based in Zurich, she has dedicated her work to bridging academic research and practical engagement in the field of design.
As a Senior Lecturer in Design History and Theory at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design in Basel, Meret played a key role in shaping future generations of designers and scholars. From 2010 to 2024, she served as Vice President of the Swiss Design Association (SDA), actively contributing to the promotion and recognition of Swiss design.
Meret co-founded the Design History Network in 2019 to advance the study of design history in Switzerland and was instrumental in organizing the 2021 DHS Annual Conference, Memory Full?, which explored the evolving relationship between design and history.
From 2003 to 2021, Meret led the design editorial department at Hochparterre, a Swiss magazine focused on architecture and design. Her extensive jury experience, alongside her involvement with the Swiss Design Network, underscores her deep engagement with contemporary design discourse.