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SAC # 47: Design-led Makings of Wilderness

OPEN AND FREE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

When

Thursday 10th April 4:00pm

Where

Seminar Room, Centre for Innovation, 87 St. David St.
Click here for a map (refer cell H4.21). Note: Limited parking is available on Castle St. and must be arranged with the Centre for Innovation Front Desk (phone 479-8469)

Speaker

Mick Abbott, Design Studies Department, University of Otago

 

Abstract

Mick Abbott is a lecturer in Design Studies at the University of Otago. His research investigates the role design has in directing engagements and formulating innovative understandings of natural environments. He is currently working with the Department of Conservation, Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust and Otago Natural History Trust on the design of visitor experiences at Sandfly Bay and the proposed Orokonui Sanctuary. Potential design outcomes include the related structures, mapping, way-finding and virtual environments necessary to facilitate these experiences.

In his professional career Mick Abbott was lead designer of the Fairydown and Hallmark Outdoor Equipment ranges, and co-founder and designer of Gondwana Creative Kits. He has received the Monier Design Award, for Architectural Design Excellence, and the Oppenheim Toy Award. His design work has retailed internationally including United States, Japan, France, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia.

Trained as an architect, he is currently completing a PhD in Landscape Architecture on "design-led makings of wilderness".

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