William Nickley, IDSA
Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University
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William Nickley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University. He holds an MFA in Design and a BSD in Industrial Design from The Ohio State University and has a decade of design industry experience. He researches social design practice as a member of the Ohio State DESIS Lab and teaches courses in the industrial design major.
William's research lies at the intersection of social design, design methods, and community-engaged design. He is currently engaged in interdisciplinary co-design with LGBTQ+ youth to inform affirmative care practices of mental and physical health providers.
Breaking Down Barriers & Crossing Aisles: No Distance Too Far
Co-Presenter: Panel Discussion
Track 2
Wed - Sept 22
6:00 pm EDT
A discussion on design education, multidisciplinary teams and industry collaborations
In this panel we will discuss how design education responds to emergent technology through a multidisciplinary user experience design minor, focusing on cross-disciplinary teams in collaboration with industry. We’ll talk about how to address historical challenges facing design education, such as identifying a comprehensive theoretical framework and its impact on the profession. The session will culminate in how to adapt the educational environment for industry collaboration in a meaningful and productive way to meet ever-changing and challenging circumstances.
Presenting with Jason Morris, IDSA and James Rudolph, IDSA