Cezary Gajewski

Cezary Gajewski serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Design Studies at the University of Alberta and coordinates the Art & Design Fundamentals program, with his office located in the Fine Arts Building (3-81).

His academic credentials include:

• MFA in Sculpture from the University of Alberta (1998)
• MDes in Industrial Design from the University of Alberta (2003)
• PhD in Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Industrial Design from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław (2016)

Gajewski's research integrates technological and traditional design methodologies with human-centered principles, focusing on 3D form, user experience, and seamless hardware-software interaction in systems like virtual reality environments. His work emphasizes the designer's role from conceptual sketch to physical prototype, translating complex user needs into intuitive, innovative products. Recent industry collaborations include the ViCCi I/II digital way-finding systems, N-Zone network gaming for Alberta's tech sector, and the Canola Bioproducts interactive exhibit for the Science Alberta Foundation.

He teaches industrial design methodologies, product design, and Computer Aided Industrial Design (CAID), leveraging cutting-edge tools to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical application in design education.