John Wanberg

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John Wanberg

Interim Chair and Professor of Industrial Design

College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design

Office Hours

Monday - [12:00PM-3:00PM]
Tuesday - [12:00PM-2:00PM]
Thursday - [12:00PM-2:00PM]
Friday - [12:00PM-3:00PM]

Biography

John Wanberg currently teaches Intermediate ID Studio, Design Drawing Techniques, and Product Usability and Ergonomics, and Introduction to Industrial Design.

Educational Biography
John Wanberg earned a BFA in Industrial Design in 2000 from Brigham Young University with a minor in Japanese. He received his Industrial Design MSD (Masters of Science in Design) from Arizona State University in 2005 where he also taught Industrial Design courses for three years.

Research Interests

    John's research interests include assistive bio-robotics, electric and alternative transportation, user-initiated design, and customization cultures. He enjoys mixing theoretical concepts of design with real-world, hands-on application and loves to explore the limits of design’s capabilities. His expertise includes technology-based conceptualization, “mechano-aesthetic” design, prototype fabrication, and composites manufacturing and applications. He is currently researching and developing an all-composite bodied alternative vehicle called the "Axys" with partial assistance from undergraduate students.

Teaching Interests

    I believe that responsibility for real learning lies on the shoulders of both the student and the teacher: one cannot perform well without the assistance of the other. Therefore, I view the classroom/lab environment as a co-op of shared experience in which I endeavor to share my particular experience and knowledge with students as they share their varied knowledge with me. Additionally, I believe that students gain a far deeper understanding of subjects that they can get their hands “dirty” with--the more practice, the better. When concepts are practiced, skills are developed and solidified rather than simply given lip service.

Education

Other in Industrial Design

Arizona State University

Other in Industrial Design Major

Brigham Young University

Personal Website

https://www.johnsblogworld.blogspot.com

Published Works

    Shin, T. J., Wanberg, J. J., Klein, W. D. (2025, June). THE AI-ENHANCED DESIGN PROCESS: INTEGRATING REFLECTION AND INTELLIGENCE INTO THE FUTURE OF DESIGN EDUCATION. Caston, M., Wanberg, J. J., Berthold, D. (2019). Human-Centric Alternative Vehicle Design Educational Research with Anthropometric Data. Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications, https://doi.org/10.1177/1064804618782615 Wanberg, J. J. (2018). Composite Materials Fabrication Bible. (). Wolfgang. Caston, M., Wanberg, J. J., Campos-Palomino, M. (2015, December). Industrial Design Student Perspectives on Blended Learning and Learning Styles: Best Practices to Prepare Students for Success. Journal of Teaching and Learning Systems. Wanberg, J. J. (2014). Composite Materials: Step-by-step Projects. Wolfgang Publications , Wanberg, J. J. (2012). Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbook #3. Wolfgang Publications , Wanberg, J. J. (2010). www.johnsblogworld.blogspot.com. , Wanberg, J. J. (2010). Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbook #2. Wolfgang Publications , Wanberg, J. J. (2009). Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbook #1. Wolfgang Publications, Wanberg, J. J. (2007). Personalized Culture: The History and Culture of Customized Automobiles. Proceedings of the 2007 International Association for the History of Transportation, Traffic and Mobility, Wanberg, J. J. (2006). Working with Carbon Fiber: Form, Lay Up, and Cure Your Own High-Performance Composites . Make: Technology on Your Time,