Derek McGarry

Ireland Ireland

Head of Innovation & Engagement at National College of Art and Design

Design

Worked as 3rd level design academic for 25 years in Ireland and the USA. 18 years experience developing academic research links to industry. My design research has been published and presented at international design education conferences in Australia, Finland, Italy and Ireland. I have lead a variety of research teams and organised international design conferences. This work within the design sector resulted in my election as President of the Institute of Designers in Ireland in 2010 and to the Board of the Crafts Council of Ireland in 2011. My craft studio practice has been maintained for more than 25 years. My work has been extensively exhibited in the United States and Europe. ...