Scott Shim
Professor, Industrial Design
Department Chair
Area: Design
Education
BFA, University of Illinois-Chicago
M.A., Ohio State University
Research Interests
Product Development, Industrial Design, Entrepreneurship, Contextual Design Research, Design Thinking
Biography
Scott Shim is Professor of Industrial Design at the University of Notre Dame. Previously, he was the Industrial Design program coordinator at The Ohio State University (2009~2016) and a faculty member of Industrial Design at Purdue University (2003~2009). Professor Shim has actively pursued a variety of research topics through the overarching mindset of ‘Contextual Application of Design Thinking’- it encourages him to tackle unconventional wicked problems that connect humans to culture, society, and technology. Professor Shim is also fully invested in interdisciplinary collaborations and opportunities to search for collective approaches in identifying innovations and responsive solutions.
His design work is recognized internationally with many of his projects appearing in a number of global publications, including the cover of TIME Magazine. Professor Shim’s professional experience includes more than 10 years in product development, during which time he obtained more than 30 design patents and multiple design awards. He spent a majority of his professional career at Daewoo Electronics Design Center where he managed various consumer products. Professor Shim continues to be active in design practice and consulting for both domestic and international clients.