Dr Diego Zamora

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.