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Tim Haats is an experienced product designer, entrepreneur, researcher, and educator with expertise in product development and small business management. As an Assistant Professor in the School of Industrial Design at Carleton University, he utilizes his practical skills and knowledge to explore the relationship between design and entrepreneurship, while also emphasizing emerging design practices that support innovation. Tim defines his role as a 'pracademic' as he actively engages with both academia and professional practice, managing small corporate ventures in the service industry. He serves as a mentor and consultant in product design and entrepreneurship, collaborating with students and start-ups on various projects. His research reflects a practitioner's perspective, focusing on the intersection of practical and theoretical knowledge. A significant portion of his work aims at fostering industry partnerships and strengthening ties between research, academia, and professional practice. Tim's research interests center on design, entrepreneurship, and emerging design practices, particularly understanding the dynamics of design entrepreneurship in small business development, as well as exploring the use of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in industrial design.
Carleton University • Ottawa, ON
Teaching and researching in the field of industrial design with a focus on design entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.
Includes MEng and MASc options.