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Elliot Smithberger is a designer and digital fabrication researcher currently serving as a lecturer at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on prototyping digital design tools, developing open-source machine control software, and building low-cost personal fabrication devices. Elliot's work and collaborations have been showcased at notable venues such as the University of Michigan's Liberty Research Annex, Banvard Gallery at the Knowlton School of Architecture, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens. His innovative projects have garnered attention from prominent platforms including Dimensions, Dezeen, DesignBoom, and Archdaily. Elliot holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ohio State University and has earned dual degrees—a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Digital Media Technology—from the University of Michigan, achieving distinction in both programs.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science