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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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Research output
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Volumetric Video With Skateboarders: Creative Opportunities of Working With an Emerging Screen Technology Beyond the Studio
Landau, D. & Zamora, D., 26 Dec 2025, In: Digitcult. Scientific Journal on Digital Cultures. 10, 2, p. 64-80 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Immersive Experiences Through Virtual Reality to Raise Awareness of Social Issues
Zamora, D., Romero, A., Delgado, J. & Chacon, J., 10 Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Beyond Dynamic ergonomics; developing a method for product development using motion capture.
Zamora, D., Chacon, J., Romero, A. & Delgado, J., 1 Aug 2023, (Accepted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Think ahead before you shred: Major trauma associated with skateboarding in England and Wales.
Shireff, H., Jones, S., Swann, T., Zamora, D. & Graham, B., 21 Nov 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Think ahead before you shred: Major trauma associated with skateboarding in England and Wales.
Shirreff, H., Jones, S., Graham, B., Swann, T. & Zamora, D., 26 Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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International Workshop in Exploratory MOCAP ( IWEM)
Zamora, D. (Participant), Delgado, J. (Participant), Romero, A. (Participant) & Chacon, J. (Participant)
1 Jul 2022 → 12 Jul 2022Activity: Event organisation or participation › Organising, hosting and/or delivering a workshop, seminar, course
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I Atelier residency
Zamora, D. (Participant)
1 Jul 2022 → 15 Sept 2022Activity: Event organisation or participation › Attending external event or training
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International visiting scholar
Zamora, D. (Participant)
Jul 2023Activity: Event organisation or participation › Organising, hosting and/or delivering a workshop, seminar, course