Shea Tillman, IDSA, AIGA Associate Professor Contact: 334.844.2381 tillmts@auburn.edu Website: Areas of Expertise: Integrating user research into the product development. Advancing design education and teaching. Collaborating with new tools and dissimilar disciplines. Exploring the role of a visual brand language for a product line. Designing patient-centric experiences and medical products. Background: Shea joined the industrial design faculty in autumn of 2005, and currently teaches second-year foundations studios, photography and applied design research. Previously, he has also led third-year studios in packaging, exhibit, and product design. Prior professional experience includes work as a senior industrial designer with Techtronic Industries developing Ryobi, Ridgid, and Craftsman power tools, and with Cooper Lighting designing commercial lighting systems. In addition, Shea was a user researcher with SonicRim, a research and strategy consultancy based in Columbus, Ohio. Educational Background: M.A. - The Ohio State University B.IND. - Auburn University Courses: 2D and 3D Design Principles (Second-Year Studio) Exhibit Design and Packaging (Third-Year Studio) Product Design (Third-Year Studio) Basic Photography for Industrial Design Applied Design Research back to faculty/staff index