Lorianne Resch

Lorianne Resch is a Lecturer at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), affiliated with the School of Design within the College of Art and Design. She teaches critical industrial design courses including Sophomore/Junior ID Studios, Senior Capstone sequences, and specialized topics like sustainable material innovation. Her pedagogical approach integrates:

• Real-world manufacturing constraints
• Human-centered problem-solving
• Sustainable and biodesign principles (e.g., repurposing agricultural waste)
• Collaborative multidisciplinary projects

Resch's research interests, inferred from curriculum and student initiatives, span Industrial Design, Sustainable Systems, Biodesign, and Material Innovation. She has facilitated student participation in the Biodesign Challenge, focusing on ecological solutions for industries like dairy and apple production.

No awards, grants, or lab affiliations are documented in available materials.