Dr Morteza Pourmohamadi
Design Researcher, Facilitator and Practitioner
PhD in Design Computing and Cognition
About
I am a multidisciplinary designer, educator, and researcher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with governors, academic leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, helping them navigate complex challenges through creativity, design, and a systematic approach.
My efforts have improved quality of life, founded a successful design institution, helped startups realise their vision, and developed products and services through strategic design and innovation.
I'm in love with logic, design, and making.
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TEACHING
UNSW School of Art & Design (2025 - present)
The University of Sydney, Sydney (2023 - present)
The Swinburne University of Technology, Sydney (2020 - present)
The University of Tehran, Kish (2013, 2021 - present)
Iranian Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (2021)
Tabriz Islamic Arts University (2006 - 2018)
Student Supervision (2014 - 2020)
RESEARCH
Cognitive NLP Research (Contract with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte) (2024) ▶︎
LiNKODER Design Protocol Analysis Software (2010 - 2012) ▶︎
Cognitive Studies of Designing (with Prof John Gero, 2009 - 2016) ▶︎
Topography of Freelancing Networks (with Prof Andy Dong, 2012) ▶︎
CAD in Mass Customisation Systems (PhD Thesis 2008 - 2013) ▶︎
Emotional Effects of Sound in Home Appliances (MA Thesis 2004 - 2006) ▶︎
DESIGN
Australia's First Compliant Modular Access Ramp (2023) ▶︎
Internet in a Box – Portable Starlink Case for Algolink (2023) ▶︎
Cladding Coupler for Aluminium Truss (2022) ▶︎
Oceanarium Projection Chamber, The Australian Museum (2022) ▶︎
Ovation Protective Cases (2018 - 2021) ▶︎
Trussmas: A Christmas Tree with Truss (2019) ▶︎
Floating Work Platform for Sydney Opera House (2020) ▶︎
Bunker Beds for Medical University Dorms (2018) ▶︎
Packaging Design for IZOTwin Adhesive (2017) ▶︎
Rapid Prototyping Lab (2016 - 2017) ▶︎
Self-Drilling Hollow Anchors for Soil Nailing (2013 - 2014) ▶︎
Ovan Backhoe Loader (2004 - 2006) ▶︎
Crusty Demons Skull Truss Structure (2011) ▶︎
Truss Presentation Set: Lectern, Plinth and LCD Stand (2010) ▶︎
PRESENTATIONS
National Manufacturing Week, Melbourne (2019) ▶︎
Generative Design Workshop (2017) ▶︎
Interview on Design Thinking (2017) ▶︎
Design and Archaeology: Material Culture and Affordance (2016) ▶︎
An Ontological View of The Design Process (2014) ▶︎
DesignLab Presentation, Sydney (2010) ▶︎
Mass Customisation and Product Innovation, Helsinki (2009) ▶︎
