Damien Mitchell

Biography
Damien Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Design. He holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from the University
of Louisiana at Âé¶¹´«Ã½app and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Davis. His professional experience
spans industrial design, graphic communication, and craft entrepreneurship.
Damien’s research examines how craft democratizes design and manufacturing, fostering equity, accessibility, and sustainability in product development —a perspective that shapes his human-centered design teaching philosophy.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design
University of Louisiana at Âé¶¹´«Ã½app, Âé¶¹´«Ã½app, LA
Master of Fine Arts
University of California, Davis, CA