Bruce Claxton

Bruce Claxton is a **Part-Time Professor** at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), specializing in Design Management. He holds an M.I.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.F.A. from The Cleveland Institute of Art. His professional experience spans over two decades in industrial design roles at Motorola Solutions (Senior Director of Design Integration), Schick Electric, and Eaton Corporation.

• Educations:
  • M.I.D., Industrial Design, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • B.F.A., Industrial Design, The Cleveland Institute of Art

Research & Expertise: Claxton focuses on design innovation, product development, and design thinking methodologies. His work emphasizes bridging industrial design with business strategy. He has lectured globally on design thinking at institutions like IPADE MBA (Mexico), College for Creative Studies (Detroit), and Georgia Tech.

Awards:

• 1999 Award of Distinction (Fort Lauderdale Art Institute)
• Multiple Gold Awards from Businessweek for design excellence

Leadership & Service: He has held leadership roles in the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA), including Past President, Board Chairman Emeritus, and Chapter Chair. He also serves on boards for organizations like the World Design Organization and China Bridge International.