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James Novak
Sharing innovation in 3D printing
James Novak has been internationally recognised for his innovations in 3D printing. James has created a 3D printed bike potentially revolutionising high-performance sport equipment. He also regularly runs workshops for students and the broader community on 3D printing and technology.
James is an industrial designer, a PhD researcher and a university lecturer at Griffith University. Initially trained as an industrial designer, James returned to Griffith University in 2014 to begin post-graduate studies in the rapidly growing world of 3D printing. James’ design for a 3D printed bicycle brought him national and international recognition along with the prestigious Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award, and his design of a phone amplifier became one of the first products in the world to be 3D printed in wood from i.Materialise, leaders in 3D printing technology.
James shows a real commitment to inspiring, educating and informing Queenslanders on digital technologies and solutions in many ways, including:
his blog, Edditive
educational workshops for school groups about digital technologies and career opportunities
educational workshops for teachers about 3D printing and digital technologies
speaking at national and international conferences
national and international exhibitions of his work
interviews on television, radio and print media
his work at Griffith University educating the next generation of designers.
James continues his PhD research exploring:
wearable technologies
4D products
Ubiquitous computing
the changing relationship between designers, products and consumers.
James is nominated by: Griffith University