Professor Dr. Scott Mitchell

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R. Scott Mitchell is an Associate Professor at the USC School of Architecture and the owner/principal of Gigante AG, a design-build fabrication consulting firm based in Los Angeles. He holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Brown University and a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). Prior to his teaching career, Mitchell worked with prominent firms such as Gehry Partners, Morphosis, and Bestor Architecture, and he has an early background as a laboratory machinist and welder. His work has been featured in publications like Fast Company, Wired, Architectural Record, Dwell, Dezeen, Designboom, Art News, and ArtForum. He is recognized for his contributions to AEC research and has served as a resident at Autodesk's Boston Technology Center. His teaching focuses on digital fabrication and design, offering students hands-on experience in innovative design processes and techniques for furniture design, architecture, and fabrication using robotics. He is also involved in advisory boards for various design education non-profits including 826LA and MADWORKSHOP, demonstrating his commitment to education and community engagement.

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