James Budd

James Budd is a Professor and Chair of the School of Industrial Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a career spanning 15 years of academic and research leadership in human-centered, interactive product design, alongside two decades of corporate design experience. He has held academic roles at institutions such as Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Carleton University, and Simon Fraser University.

• M.Sc. in Industrial Design (University of Alberta)
• Diploma of Applied Arts in Industrial Design (Conestoga College)

His research focuses on wearable technologies, interactive product systems, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emphasizing sensor-based design and collaborative innovation through interdisciplinary teams. At Emily Carr University, he founded and led the Wearables and Interactive Products Lab, advancing sensor-driven design methodologies.

Scientific awards include a major research grant from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada. His work spans interactive storytelling platforms, design methodologies, and humanitarian/industry-sponsored projects.

Jim Budd has coordinated Georgia Tech's MS in Human-Computer Interaction, directed the Integrated Product Design Lab (IPDL), and secured significant research grants, fostering curricular innovation aligned with emerging technologies and research institution goals.