Harold Wood Jr

Harold Wood Jr is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. His professional preparation includes a B.F.A. in Industrial Design from Brigham Young University (1973).

• Roles: Assistant Director/Graduate Advisor/ Clinical Associate Professor (2007–Present)
• Visiting Associate Professor (2005–2007)
• Lecturer I (2002–2005)

His research focuses on design innovation, strategic design planning, and the intersection of art/science/technology. Notable achievements include gold/bronze IDEA awards for Audit Terminal (1992) and Semiconductor Processor (1990).

Publications emphasize strategic design thinking and customer-centric innovation, with articles in Design Management Journal and IDSA Innovations Journal. He previously held leadership roles at Texas Instruments, managing design teams and R&D projects from 1984–1998.