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Philippe Gauthier holds a doctorate in sociology from EHESS (Paris, France), a Master's in planning, and a Bachelor's in industrial design from the University of Montreal. He has been an associate professor at the School of Design since 2002, working at the intersection of design, sociology of science, and anthropology. Throughout his career, Gauthier has developed many partnerships with public and quasi-public organizations, allowing him to explore the contributions of design beyond its traditionally associated sectors. He has served multiple times as a representative of the Faculty of Planning in the university assembly and has been actively involved in the executive committee of the Faculty. Gauthier’s research mainly focuses on the role of designers within public policy development and the forms of normalization involved in expert usage in modern democracies. He has worked extensively on user experience knowledge and its application in public service design, exploring moral responsibility in design, particularly concerning the ethical implications faced by innovators.
School of Design • University of Montreal
Engaged in research and teaching at the intersection of design, sociology, and anthropology.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.