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Ann-Marie Conrado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design at the University of Notre Dame. She serves as the Cregg Family Director of the Program in Collaborative Innovation and is a faculty affiliate of iNDustry Labs. Her research focuses on leveraging design to address social and humanitarian challenges, particularly in Nepal. She consults for major companies like Panasonic, Starbucks, and McDonald’s.
Education:
- M.A. in Anthropology, University of Chicago
- BFA in Industrial Design, University of Notre Dame (1993)
Research Interests: Conrado’s work bridges design innovation with socio-cultural contexts, emphasizing ethical and sustainable solutions for marginalized communities. Projects include designing affordable emergency shelters, low-cost medical tools, and product lines for fair-trade artisans to enhance global market competitiveness.
Awards & Recognition:
- IDSA’s Young Educator of the Year Award (2025)
- IDSA/Business Week GOLD Industrial Design Excellence Award
Teaching & Outreach: She leads students in Nepal on field-based design projects and founded the Hope Initiative, a nonprofit applying design thinking to humanitarian crises. Her courses integrate real-world problem-solving with ethical considerations.
