Dr Morteza Pourmohamadi
R&D Project Manager at Design Quintessence Pty Ltd
Design Academic and Industrial Designer
About
I am an active industrial designer and design academic, currently the Head of Design and Manufacturing at Design Quintessence Pty Ltd. I received my PhD degree in Design Computing and Cognition from The University of Sydney in 2013. I am currently a sessional lecturer at the University of Sydney and the Swinburne University of Technology.
I am interested in design cognition, design-lead-innovation, and the applications of computers in generative design. I enjoy teaching design and mentoring ambitious innovators and entrepreneurs to realise their ideas.
I'm in love with logic, innovation and making.
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Rational Chaos: Design Problem-Solving Training for In-House Designers and Engineers
I am offering a series of curated workshops aimed at increasing the problem-solving capabilities of the in-house design teams in the industry.
The workshops are based on the Function-Behaviour-Structure design framework which has been developed through studying many high-performance designers and engineers.
The sessions are specifically aimed at highly-creative staff that need motivation and intellectual challenges to stay excited about their role.
TEACHING
The University of Sydney, Sydney (2023)
The Swinburne University of Technology, Sydney (2020 - 2023)
The University of Tehran, Kish (2013, 2021-2023)
Iranian Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (2021)
Tabriz Islamic Arts University (2006 - 2018)
Student Supervision (2014 - 2020)
RESEARCH
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) ▶︎
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Oceanarium Projection Chamber for the Australian Museum (2022) ▶︎
Ovation Protective Cases (2018 - 2021) ▶︎
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) ▶︎
