Dosun Shin
United States of America
Dosun Shin is a Professor of Industrial Design program in The Design School at Arizona State University in the U.S. He holds a BFA in Industrial Design and received a MFA degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in August 2003. Prof. Shin started his design practice from 1999 working both in design consultancies and corporations. Since he arrived at ASU in 2004, he has continued to grow as a design practitioner, researcher, and educator in the discipline of Industrial Design to drive new product innovation through transdisciplinary collaborations. The research Professor Shin has undertaken at Arizona State University is informed by his professional experience and expertise in the area of product design and development. His research activities center on the “humanization of technology”, which seeks to examine current or emerging technologies for responsible product applications with a focus on users who often have been overlooked by the marketplace. He teaches senior and graduate Industrial Design studios, CAD (Computer-aided-design) courses, and digital design technologies. He has published 45 peer-reviewed articles and received 17 research grants from U.S government agencies, universities, and industries since he arrived at ASU in 2004. He is also the winner of 25 design awards and holds 4 U.S patents. Access Dosun Shin Newsroom
Featured Designs
Dosun Shin
Dog Wheelchair
TriPawd is a wheeled-based assistive device that allows handicapped dogs who lost one of their front legs to jump on and off without any strapping mechanisms or the owner’s assistance. Two rear wheels improve both the stability and mobility of the device, while a front wheel on the metal tube frame connecting the two wheels provides support for the chest cup. The bent metal frame provides space for the dog to walk without any interference of the front leg. The pole is height-adjustable and straps are optional to attach for outdoor activities.
A' Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Award - Silver (2021) - Access Dosun Shin Dog Wheelchair Press Kit
Dosun Shin
Fan
Torus is the fan that distributes air in 360 degrees and offers a more efficient and sustainable way to better circulate and cool the air in a space. Torus uses two motors that provide 360 degrees airflow, and this allows the fan to simultaneously cool multiple people around the fan continuously. In order to maximize comfort, Torus also aims to minimize the amount of noise that it produces while operating. Combining new technology and an innovative design allows Torus to stand out and be a truly unique product that provides users with a single solution for cooling and comfort.
A' Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design Award - Iron (2022) - Access Dosun Shin Fan Press Kit
Dosun Shin
Medication Management Device
PharmAssist is an in-home, low-profile, automated medication management device designed to fit in a residential refrigerator in place of a standard water and ice dispensing unit. This system is designed primarily for elderly patients, and emits visual and audio alerts, dispenses medications at preprogrammed times throughout the day, and automatically sends digital refill requests to the patient’s pharmacy.
A' Home Appliances Design Award - Iron (2020) - Access Dosun Shin Medication Management Device Press Kit