Tim Purdy

Roles & Affiliations: Tim Purdy is a Senior Lecturer and Graduate Program Coordinator in the School of Industrial Design at Georgia Institute of Technology. He oversees graduate programs and teaches courses in 3D modeling, interface prototyping, and immersive environments.

Education:

• Master of Science in Industrial Design (Georgia Tech)
• Master of Science in Management (Georgia Tech)
• Master of Theological Studies (Spring Hill College)

Research Focus: Specializes in integrating augmented reality with 3D rapid prototyping to enhance user testing of physical products. His work bridges digital interfaces with tangible design outputs, emphasizing high-fidelity user experiences. He advocates for balancing cutting-edge technology with traditional design methods.

Professional Experience: Founded Tim Purdy Designs, Inc., and worked as a Design Engineer at McDonnell Douglas Electronic Systems Co. His background blends academic instruction with industry-driven problem-solving.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with industrial design teams on projects involving 3D scanning, rendering, and immersive technologies.