About
Jason Carley is an Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Notre Dame. He holds an MFA and B.S. from Notre Dame. His research focuses on sustainable manufacturing, bio-materials, circular economies, and technology for health/wellness. He bridges academic and industry practices through design solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Education:
- MFA, University of Notre Dame
- B.S., University of Notre Dame
Research Interests: Combining biomaterials, digital prototyping, and data visualization to address industrial sustainability challenges. Explores circular economies enabling low-impact consumer experiences through systems design.
Awards:
- IDEA award, MDEA Gold, Core77 Design Awards
- CES 'Best in Innovation' recognition
- Forbes '30 Under 30' finalist
Advising & Industry: Taught at Northwestern University; industry mentor for hardware/entrepreneurship communities. Has consulted for Philips, Disney, Home Depot, Dell, Abbott, and Whirlpool. Generated patents in healthcare, optics, and electronics.
Labs/Teams: Leads the NuMATTER Design Lab, focusing on sustainable design innovation.
