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Pam Daniels is a Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Clinical Professor at Northwestern University, affiliated with Segal Design programs including the Design Thinking & Communication certificate. With over nine years at Northwestern, she has developed ten innovative courses spanning human-centered design, entrepreneurship, and anti-racism frameworks. Her interdisciplinary work bridges academic design education and professional practice.
Daniels holds an MS in Product Design & Development from Northwestern University and a BA from Tufts University. She integrates this academic foundation with extensive industry experience from leadership roles at IDEO, Leo Burnett, and her award-winning design practice Welcome Industries.
Her research explores human-centered design methodologies, inclusive product development, and experiential learning frameworks. This is evidenced through course development in UX design, visionary systems, and community-engaged projects. Her creative practice intersects art, social commentary, and functional design, with work featured by MoMA Design Store and major media outlets.
Awards & Honors:
- Distinguished Clinical Professor (2021)
- University-wide Last Lecture honoree selected by seniors (2017)
Daniels leads Welcome Industries design practice and the Corner Makery workshop space. She maintains active creative practice with international design patents and exhibitions at venues including Evanston Art Center and Woman Made Gallery.
