Diego Miralles

Diego Miralles is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Graduate Industrial Design department at Art Center College of Design, where he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Design Process and Interaction Design (IxD) since 2013. He has also launched VR labs with funding from HTC/VIVE, supporting cross-departmental innovation.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design with a focus on battery-powered transportation from the Art Center College of Design (1988–1992), and prior studies in Music Performance (Cello) at the University of Southern California.

• Industrial Design
• Transportation Design
• VR/AR Product Development
• Sustainable and Smart Mobility Systems
• Human-Centered Design for IoT Ecosystems

While no academic articles are listed, his professional portfolio reflects deep engagement in designing cutting-edge products in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, drones, and immersive technologies, often integrating sustainability and user-centered innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• 2009 IDEA/BusinessWeek Design Awards - Gold in Transportation Design
• 2009 Gold Spark Design Award
• Design Distinction in ID Magazine’s Annual Design Review
• Red Dot International Award for Product Design
• Finalist for the 2010 Wallpaper 'Life-Enhancer of the Year'
• Australian International Design Award

Diego Miralles has led design teams at major global companies including Samsung, HTC VIVE, ICON Aircraft, Yuneec, and AutoFlight. He has served as Design Director and Senior Creative Director, managing hardware, VR/AR systems, UAVs, and electric transportation. He has also founded DesignBund, a global network of industrial designers. His work bridges academic teaching and high-impact industrial innovation, with no mention of grants but significant project leadership across sectors. He has not advised any named students in an academic capacity within the provided texts.

Diego Miralles has been instrumental in establishing VR labs at Art Center College of Design, supported by HTC/VIVE, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across product and transportation design departments. His professional teams have included international talent in industrial design, mechanical engineering, UX/UI, branding, and ergonomics, particularly during his tenure at HTC and Samsung.