Hernán Gregorio

Hernán Gregorio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture and Industrial Design at the College of Architecture, Planning and Design, Kansas State University. He has been a key figure in developing the Industrial Design program since joining in 2017 and was appointed Graduate Director of Industrial Design in 2020.

His educational background includes a Master of Industrial Design from the College of Architecture, Urbanism and Design at UNMDP, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a second Master’s in Industrial Design from ESDesign, Barcelona, Spain.

Hernán's research interests span Product Semantics, Design Education, Technology, and Visual Communication. He emphasizes creative, collaborative learning environments and frequently engages students in innovative design projects. He is passionate about connecting academic design with real-world industry applications.

Hernán has earned international recognition, including first place in the BOSEbuild Design Challenge and a Bronze A’ Design Award for his 'Luminare' lamp series. These achievements reflect his strong design innovation and interdisciplinary approach.

• First Place, BOSEbuild Design Challenge with project 'Friendly Dinosaurs'
• Bronze A’ Design Award for 'Luminare' lamp collection

Hernán advises students and leads curriculum development for the Industrial Design program. He actively fosters collaborations between academia and industry, enhancing experiential learning opportunities. While no formal grants are mentioned, his award-winning projects suggest active engagement in funded or sponsored design challenges.

He is involved in the academic and creative life of the department, contributing to studio culture, fabrication resources, and student project development, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.