Damien Mitchell

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  • Faculty
  • Assistant Professor

Biography

Damien Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Design. He holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ
of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Master of Fine Arts from the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ of California, Davis. His professional experience
spans industrial design, graphic communication, and craft entrepreneurship. 

Damien’s research examines how craft democratizes design and manufacturing, fostering equity, accessibility, and sustainability in product development —a perspective that shapes his human-centered design teaching philosophy.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design 
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Master of Fine Arts
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ of California, Davis, CA