Tim Purdy

Tim Purdy

Senior Lecturer & Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Industrial Design

Tim Purdy

Senior Lecturer & Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Industrial Design

Tim Purdy is a Senior Lecturer and Graduate Program Coordinator in the School of Industrial Design at Georgia Institute of Technology. His expertise lies in 3D development (scanning, modeling, rendering, animation, and rapid prototyping output) and interface prototyping. Purdy teaches courses on 3D concepts, free-form modeling, advanced modeling concepts, interface prototyping, and advanced immersive environments. His research focuses on using augmented reality with 3D rapid prototype models to overlay interface prototypes, aiming to provide users with high-fidelity experiences when testing 3D products with physical and embedded interfaces. 

Purdy has worked to help students apply technology to the design process effectively while respecting traditional methods. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Design and a Master of Science in Management from Georgia Tech, as well as a Master of Theological Studies from Spring Hill College. Purdy's professional experience includes running his own design firm, Tim Purdy Designs, Inc., and working as a Design Engineer at McDonnell Douglas Electronic Systems Co.