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Shea Tillman is a Bauhaus Professor at Auburn University's School of Industrial and Graphic Design. He joined the faculty in 2005 and currently teaches fourth-year advanced product design and second-year foundations studios. His research focuses on integrating user research insights into product development and managing visual brand language (VBL) across organizations.
Education:
- Master of Arts in Design, The Ohio State University
- Bachelor of Industrial Design, Auburn University
Prior to academia, Tillman worked as an industrial designer at Concept Center International (Ryobi, Ridgid, Craftsman power tools) and Cooper Lighting (commercial lighting systems). He also served as a user researcher at SonicRim, a research and strategy consultancy in Columbus, Ohio.
He has been instrumental in organizing events like the Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show, which highlights student creativity and industry collaboration. Though no specific scientific awards are listed, his professional trajectory reflects expertise in bridging academic and industrial design practices.
His work emphasizes practical applications of user-centered design methodologies and strategic visual brand management, shaping both education and industry innovation.
