David Kelley

David Kelley is the Donald W. Whittier Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He is a co-founder of IDEO and a leading advocate of Design Thinking, a methodology emphasizing empathy, prototyping, and storytelling to foster creativity. He teaches courses on engineering design, prototyping, and human-centered design through Stanford's Product Design Program and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school).

Education:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University (1973)
• MS in Product Design, Stanford University (1978)

Research Interests:

• Design Thinking methodology
• Creative confidence development
• Interdisciplinary education
• Prototyping techniques

Awards:

• Chrysler Design Award (2000)
• National Design Award (2001)
• Sir Misha Black Medal (2005)
• Edison Award (2009)

Advising & Courses:

• Advisees: 6 Master's students listed
• Teaches courses like 'Advanced Creative Studies' and 'Introduction to Human Values in Design'

Affiliations: Member of the National Academy of Engineering (2000–present).