Dr. Danielah Martinez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Danielah Martinez is a Lecturer of Industrial Design at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales. As a PhD Candidate at the School of Art and Design, her research applies critical participatory design methodologies to socially-engaged topics. She possesses a strong background in design practice, focusing on product graphics, colors, materials finishes, and textile design. Danielah has experience working on residential and commercial projects with leading Australian international architecture and interior design firms, as well as serving as a senior designer at a prominent small appliances company in Australia. Her PhD research, supported by an Australian Research Training Program scholarship, challenges normative methodologies in design practice and introduces a caring design methodology that highlights the interdependent relationships between designers, users, and designed objects. Danielah has made significant contributions to design education, particularly through her pedagogical research on competency-based education integrated with creative practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW, Australia

Lecturer of Industrial Design at the School of Built Environment, focusing on interdisciplinary design and pedagogy.

Student Experience Co-ordinator

2024-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW, Australia

Coordinating student experience and supporting innovative teaching practices in design education.

Courses

Industrial Design Studio 2A - Production Scale Industrial Design Studio 2B - User Centered Design Industrial Design Studio 3A - Integrated Product Design Industrial Design Studio 1B - Form Meaning Materials Manufacturing

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.