Richard Pelletier

Richard Pelletier is an Adjunct Professor at ArtCenter College of Design, where he contributes to advanced design education in mobility and interaction design. He teaches key thesis courses including TRAN-699, TRAN-612, TRAN-698, and IXD-410: Adv IXD Studio: Mobility, focusing on graduate-level design innovation.

His research and professional work center on human-centered design leadership in transportation and digital experiences. With a career spanning over two decades, Richard has led transformative design initiatives in automotive, public transit, agriculture, printing, and food delivery sectors, guiding organizations toward service-oriented, user-focused innovation.

Richard's award-winning work includes the Lincoln Moonshot Advanced UX Design project, which received the IDSA Gold Award in 2018 for redefining the autonomous car experience. His early recognition came in 1994 when his student team won first place in the Formula SAE Design Competition, marking the beginning of his expertise in design strategy and implementation.

The trends in his work reflect a strong emphasis on integrating physical and digital experiences in mobility, with a focus on future-forward, autonomous, and service-driven design ecosystems.

• IDSA Gold Award for 'The Definitive Autonomous Car Experience'

Richard plays a significant role in student development through thesis guidance and advanced studio instruction. While no formal advising list is provided, his involvement in thesis validation, continuation, and completion indicates active mentorship in graduate research and design practice. There is no mention of grants or funding roles in the provided text.

Though specific labs or research teams are not named, his work suggests leadership in advanced UX and mobility design studios, likely involving interdisciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships, particularly in automotive and service innovation contexts.