Robert Nock

Robert Nock is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at ArtCenter College of Design, where he contributes to the Masters in Interaction Design (IXD) program. With a background spanning creative leadership, entrepreneurship, and media production, he integrates methodologies from higher education, technology, and business strategy to support emerging creative visionaries.

Education:

• MA (Hons) in English Literature, University of Edinburgh
• MFA in Art and Technology, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

His research and professional interests center on the intersection of art, design, and technology. He is particularly focused on how storytelling and creative practice can provoke critical inquiry and drive positive transformation in society. As a practitioner, he has founded a mapping software startup and operated an independent photography and media studio, working with clients across the US, UK, and China.

Robert is deeply engaged with experiential creativity, often drawing inspiration from outdoor activities such as surfing, skiing, running, and hiking, which inform his connection to environment and narrative in design.

He has not listed any scientific awards or publications, but his interdisciplinary approach bridges creative practice with academic mentorship.

As an administrator and educator at ArtCenter, he works to connect resources across domains to foster innovation in design education and practice. While no formal advisees or research labs are mentioned, his role emphasizes supporting future-oriented creative leaders.