Tim Turnidge
Lecturer
Tim is a designer, educator and researcher at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts. He teaches at all levels of the Bachelor of Design, focussing on web, graphic and information design.
Tim loves exploring ways to make information more accessible and to make experiences more engaging. In his spare time, Tim makes generative artwork, and loves to ride bicycles of all sorts.
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Expertise
Interaction design, user-centred design, visual communication, information design
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Research Highlights
On The Fence (2020)
On The Fence is a product of the Design & Democracy Project, developed in partnership with industry partner Effect. It is an educational web tool that empowers young undecided and first-time voters to become active civic participants by matching their personal values with political parties. Tim operated as Design Researcher on the project, which involved UX and interface design.
Cannabis Convo (2020)
Cannabis Convo is a product of the Design & Democracy Project, developed in partnership with SHORE & Whariki Research Centre and Effect. It is a web tool to help users find the approach to cannabis reform that most aligns with their values. Tim operated as Design Researcher on the project, which involved UX and interface design.
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Qualifications
- BDes (Hons) (Victoria University Wellington)
- MDes with Distinction (Massey University)
