Diego Zamora

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Dr Diego Zamora

Lecturer in 3D Design - Design Maker
School of Art, Design and Architecture (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business)

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The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Diego's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 07: SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean EnergyGoal 09: SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureGoal 17: SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

About Diego

Diego Zamora is a lecturer at Plymouth University, he teaches product design and designer-makers. He holds a PhD from the Edinburgh College of Art, exploring the interrelations between digital fabrication and craft; Bending technology sums up years of research into collaboration, creativity and technology. His research was funded by the AHRC Design in Action Knowledge Exchange hub. He holds a Masters in Product Design from Edinburgh College of Art and an undergraduate degree in Design Engineering from Alfonso X University. He has undertaken research in the areas of consumerism and identity, DIY culture and gamification and is passionate about open source hardware and software. He has been running workshops on interactive design at the Technology Institute of Light Industry, Zheng Zhou, China. Diego has professional experience as a project manager of solar energy systems and has worked as a swimming pool and spa designer. He is now exploring the junction between digital fabrication, jewellery and fabric, as well as, developing his independent design practice.


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