Dr. Andres Tellez (he/him/his), is a designer, researcher, and educator who is passionate about Design and Learning.
Dr. Tellez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Design, where he coordinates and teaches foundational design courses, where students are introduced to principles and elements of design in 2D and 3D, and where they acquire basic skills for digital representation.
In his research, Dr. Tellez has explored topics that lie in the intersection of Design and Learning, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in design education, empathy development in industrial design programs, or design thinking as a problem-solving strategy for non-designers. Additionally, his work also intends to bring a design perspective into interdisciplinary initiatives that address complex and systemic issues.
Dr. Tellez holds a Ph.D. in Design from North Carolina State University, a Master’s in Education from Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from the same university.