Damien Mitchell

Biography
Damien Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Design. He holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from the Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ
of Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ at Lafayette and a Master of Fine Arts from the Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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
Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Master of Fine Arts
Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ of California, Davis, CA