Appointment (Academia)
2017-Present
Associate Professor of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
2016-2018
Visiting Scholar, Groupe Projekt, Université de Nîmes, France.
2009-2017
Research Associate, Groupe Design et Société, Université de Montréal, Canada.
2005-2017
Lecturer, School of Design, Université de Montréal, Canada.
2015-2016
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada.
Experience (Industry)
2004-2017 Principal, Sébastien Proulx design + recherche, Montréal, Canada
2008-2009 Senior Art Director, Bob Communications, Montréal, Canada
2005 Designer, Integral Ruedi Baur, Zurich, Switzerland
Education
2008-2015 Ph.D., Design, Université de Montréal, Canada.
2009-2010 Doctoral Fellow, Groupe de sociologie politique et morale, EHESS Paris, France.
2004-2008 M. Applied Sc., Design and Complexity, Université de Montréal, Canada.
2005 Visiting Graduate Student, Zurich University of the Arts (Z HDK), Switzerland.
2001-2004 B.F.A., Visual Communication, Université Laval, Québec City, Canada.
1999-2001 Collegiate Diploma, Arts & Communication, Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, Montréal, Canada
Professional Memberships
2017-Present Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA)
2019-Present International Society for MacIntyrian Inquiry
2018-Present DESIS Network
2013-2019 Les Ateliers de la recherche en Design (ARD)
Certification
2016
Qualification for employment as Associate Professor. Section 18, Art, Art Education
& Architecture. National Council of Universities, Ministry of Education, France.
Qualification for employment as Associate Professor. Section 18, Art, Art Education
& Architecture. National Council of Universities, Ministry of Education, France.
Graduate students;
Doctoral students (candidacy examination committee member)
Sana Boudhraa, Ph.D. Candidate in Design, Faculty of Environmental Design,
University of Montreal, Canada, August 2018.
University of Montreal, Canada, August 2018.
Master’s students plan A (thesis advisor)
Simon Lalonde, M.F.A. in Design, 2019-2020
Will Nickley, M.F.A. in Design, 2019-2020
Luiza Correra Souza, M.F.A. Candidate in Design, 2019-
Master’s students (thesis committee member)
Lucas Himes, M.F.A. Candidate in Design 2020-2021
Simone Downie, M.F.A. Candidate in Design, 2020-2022
Master’s students (examination committee member)
Participated as the external jury member on project-based graduate level examination
Vincent Merian, Le silence [The Silence]. Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Alexis Martin, L’homme dans l’immensité [Mankind in its Immensity]. Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Adrian Bleriot, L’écologie du désir [The Ecology of Desire]. Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Thibault Bienne, L’altérité culturelle [Cultural Alterity]. Thesis Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Stephan Kornaker, Valeurs Illustrées [Visualizing Values]. Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Agathe De Langlais, Paroles de la honte [Words of Shame]. Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Alice Roux, La contrainte et le jeu [The Constraint and the Game]. Graduate Product Design Diploma, Strate School of Design, Paris, France, May 2018.
Noteworthy accomplishments of graduate students.
Will Nickley appointed as Assistant Professor of Design, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, August 2020.
Maya Jenkins co-authored a paper selected at the 2020 Cumulus Conference in Rome, Italy and published in the conference proceedings, 2020.
Will Nickley received the Emergent Scholar Award from the Design Principles and Practices Conference at Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 2020.
Simon Lalonde received the Emergent Scholar Award from the Design Principles and Practices Conference at Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 2020.
Will Nickley co-authored a paper selected at Design Principles and Practices Conference at Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 2020.
Simon Lalonde co-authored a paper selected at Design Principles and Practices Conference at Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 2020.
Luisa Souza co-authored a paper selected at Design Principles and Practices Conference at Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 2020.
Marie-Josée Huard co-authored a paper selected at Design Principles and Practices Conference at Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 2020.
Marie-Josée Huard co-authored two visualizations published in the peer-reviewed journal Sciences du Design, 2019.
Will Nickley presented a virtual poster at the Design Principles and Practices Conference at St-Petersbourg State University, St-Petersbourg, Russia, 2019.
Simon Lalonde presented a paper during the “Perspectives plurielles du design : évolution ou transformation de la recherche et des pratiques ?” [Pluralist perspectives of design: Evolution or Transformation of Research and Practices] conference during the 87th ACFAS congress hosted at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, 2019.
Simon Lalonde was awarded a $4,000 graduate fellowship from the University of Montreal Design and Society Research Group, 2019.
Undergraduate research mentoring
Leila Ackberdin, Olivia Forsyth, Claire Spicer, Maria Basile, Abby Nelson (social work), were involved as DESIS Lab research assistants on a research project revolving around suicide prevention, 2018-2020.
Hoffman, L. (2019). Join: A Tool for Intergenerational Mealtimes at Champion Intergenerational Center. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Honours Research Distinction
Dick, K. (2019). Clutch. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
McGee, M. (2019). VersaPole; finding a more versatile, portable, and efficient pike pole solution for firefighters. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Park, E. (2019). Eating Habits in Young Adults. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Kowalski, D. (2019). Amble. Your walking companion. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Ferrera, C. (2019). Experiencing Autism - challenging misconceptions and stereotypes with virtual reality. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Imwalle, M. (2019). Vesco Puree series. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
McClain. J. (2019). Ludocracy. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Art Distinction
Espejo, A. (2019). Pingüino: Feeding therapy tools to help foster independence in infants with cognitive, sensory and motor disorders. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Esposito, I. (2019). ZEST: Reviving the art of cooking for individuals with limited hand function. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Moshier, H. (2019). Omni Controller. A multi-functional competitive gaming controller designed for accessible one-handed use. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Research Distinction
Noteworthy accomplishments of undergraduate students
Ruozhand Quian is pursing the M.Sc. in Human Computer Interaction at Georgia Tech University, 2020.
Shiyue Jiang is pursing the M. Sc. in Interaction Design at TU/Delft, 2020.
Leila Ackberdin, Olivia Forsyth, Claire Spicer, Maria Basile, Abby Nelson co-authored a paper selected at 2020 Cumulus Conference in Rome, Italy and published in the conference proceedings.
Lauren Hoffman. (2019) Awardee of the College of Arts and Sciences Arts Distinction Scholarship ($3,000).
Alessia Espejo. (2019) Finalist of the IDSA Central District Student Merit Award, April, 2019. https://www.idsa.org/members/alessia-espejo
Jack McClain is pursing the Master in Entertainment Technology (M.E.T.) at Carnegie Mellon Technology, 2019.
Trey Kim and Philip Hurier. (2019). Modulat Steam Mop. Gold in Home Interior Products / Household appliances at the 11th International Design Awards (IDA). (Project develop during Au17 Design 4101). https://idesignawards.com/winners/zoom.php?eid=9-21757-18
Ximeng Huang is pursing the MDes in Interaction Design at the California Institute of the Arts, 2018.
Trey Kim and Philip Hurier. (2018) Modulat Steam Mop. Silver Medalist at The 2018 Spark International Design and Architecture Awards (Project develop during Au17 Design 4101)
http://www.sparkawards.com/galleries/index.cfm?entry=9EB7BC81-3E39-4CE9-8126C8FC3DEF4516
http://www.sparkawards.com/galleries/index.cfm?entry=9EB7BC81-3E39-4CE9-8126C8FC3DEF4516
Olivia Wilmink. (2018) Winner of the IDSA Central District Student Merit Award, April, 2018.http://www.idsa.org/members/olivia-wilmink
Involvement with postdoctoral scholars and researchers
Wenjia Li, “Cross-culture Thinking in Sustainable Design of Social Innovation.” Associate Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. September 2019 – August 2020.
Supported Wenjia’s research activities by engaging in discussions with her about the role of design in social innovation and inviting her to attend my classes to observe my teaching methods.
Supported Wenjia’s research activities by engaging in discussions with her about the role of design in social innovation and inviting her to attend my classes to observe my teaching methods.
Sevi Merter, “A Project-Based Design Learning Model For Diverse Learners.” Ph.D. candidate in Design Studies, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey. September 1st 2019 – August 2020.
Supported Sevi’s doctoral research activities by inviting her to participate in various class reviews and attend my classes to observe my teaching strategies.
Supported Sevi’s doctoral research activities by inviting her to participate in various class reviews and attend my classes to observe my teaching strategies.
Extension and continuing education instruction
Proulx, S. & Melsop, S. (2019-2020) DESIS Talk Series. The Ohio State University, Columbus.
I developed the Series program (6 sessions), including securing the coming of two international guests, Caroline Gagnon from Laval University (Quebec City, Canada), and Philippe Gauthier from the University of Montreal (Montreal, Canada).
I developed the Series program (6 sessions), including securing the coming of two international guests, Caroline Gagnon from Laval University (Quebec City, Canada), and Philippe Gauthier from the University of Montreal (Montreal, Canada).
Proulx, S. (2019, October). Comment penser l’hébergement des personnes âgées [How to think about nursing home design]. Virtual presentation to the Mirella & Lino Saputo Foundation Réfléchir autrement l’habitation des personnes âgées et des personnes handicapées au Québec [Thinking differently about the housing of seniors and people with disabilities in Quebec]. International Lecture Series.
Proulx, S., & Gauthier, P. (2019, October). Learnings from Montreal. User-Experienced Design in Libraries. Presentation made during the Ohio State University Library UX Cohort Lecture Series. Columbus, OH.
Proulx, S., (2019, September). Innovation in Public Education. Panel during the Québec in and for the 21st Century: Art, Culture, Innovation Symposium, The Ohio State University, Columbus.
I developed the topic, programmed and selected the panelists including the coming of a guest (Caroline Gagnon) from Laval University (Quebec City, Canada), and moderated the panel.
I developed the topic, programmed and selected the panelists including the coming of a guest (Caroline Gagnon) from Laval University (Quebec City, Canada), and moderated the panel.
Proulx, S. (2019, March). Accounting for people’s personality in the development of public services. Lightning presentation made during Humanitarian Engineering Advisory “Did you Know” lecture series, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Proulx, S., (2019, January). [______] through the prism of design. Presentation made during the Mind The Gap. Ohio State Eminence Fellows Symposium. The Ohio State University, Columbus.
Proulx, S. (2018, March). Design around Social Issues Workshop. Three days graduate Workshop delivered at the Université de Nîmes (France). 12 (M1) students.
Proulx, S., (2017, October). Untangling Social Design. The Ohio State University, Columbus.
I developed the topic, selected the panelists including securing the coming of a guests for the University of Montreal (Canada) and University of Nîmes (France). I also moderated the panel and discussions.
I developed the topic, selected the panelists including securing the coming of a guests for the University of Montreal (Canada) and University of Nîmes (France). I also moderated the panel and discussions.
Other academic advising
Simone Downie, M.F.A. Candidate in Digital Animation, 2019
First year faculty mentor
First year faculty mentor
Engr 5901.01 – Multidisciplinary Capstone 1-2, 2019-2020
Faculty adviser for a Honda sponsored multidisciplinary capstone project in Engineering Education. The project revolved around the development of innovative seating features for a prospective vehicle.
Faculty adviser for a Honda sponsored multidisciplinary capstone project in Engineering Education. The project revolved around the development of innovative seating features for a prospective vehicle.
Simon Lalonde, M.F.A. Candidate in Design Research and Development, 2018
First year faculty mentor
First year faculty mentor
Will Nickley, M.F.A. Candidate in Design Research and Development, 2018
First year faculty mentor
First year faculty mentor
Engr 5901.01 – Multidisciplinary Capstone 1-2, 2018-2019
Faculty adviser for a Honda sponsored multidisciplinary capstone project in Engineering Education. The project revolved around the design of a car seat in the prospective context of a Shared Autonomous Vehicle (SAV).
Faculty adviser for a Honda sponsored multidisciplinary capstone project in Engineering Education. The project revolved around the design of a car seat in the prospective context of a Shared Autonomous Vehicle (SAV).
Completion of teaching development programs
2019, UITL Teaching Support Program
2018, Teaching Outside Regular Classroom
2017-2018, New Faculty FIT Teaching and Learning
RESEARCH
Edited Books
Vial, S., Gauthier, P., Gentès A., Leboeuf, J. & Proulx, S. (Eds.) (2019). Sciences du Design, 10, “Nouveaux Regards” [Sciences of Design, 10 Novel Perspective]. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France.
As an editor, I contributed to the development of the general concept and structure of the book, oversaw selection and edition of the articles (30% contribution)
As an editor, I contributed to the development of the general concept and structure of the book, oversaw selection and edition of the articles (30% contribution)
Gauthier, P., Proulx, S. & Münch, F. (Eds.) (2019). Transformer, Innover, Dérégler. Les actes de la 10e conférence des Ateliers de la recherche en design. [Transform, Innovate, Disturb. Proceedings of 10th Conference of the Ateliers de la recherche en design], Montréal, Canada, October 21-24, 2015. Montreal: Édition Design et Société.
I contributed to the development of the general structure of the book, oversaw the design
and reviewed the final manuscript (30% contribution)
I contributed to the development of the general structure of the book, oversaw the design
and reviewed the final manuscript (30% contribution)
Chapters in edited books
Trippeer, B. and Proulx, S. (2020) What Should Design Not Waste Time Caring About? In Rodgers, P., Brenner, C. and Innella, G. (Eds.). Does Design Care 2. Lancaster, UK: Lancaster University Press, pp. 62-70.
This book chapter is the edited transcription of a curated conversation between Barbara Trippeer and myself (50% contribution)
This book chapter is the edited transcription of a curated conversation between Barbara Trippeer and myself (50% contribution)
Proulx, S., Gauthier, P. & Hamarat, Y. (2019). Qualities of Public Health. Towards an Analysis of Aesthetic Features of Public Policies. In Vogel C. and Muratovski, G (Eds.), Re: Research, Volume 4: Design and Living Well. Bristol, UK: Intellect, pp. 13-25.
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (60% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (60% contribution)
Gauthier, P., Proulx, S., Vial S. (2017) Manifeste pour le renouveau social et critique du design [Manifesto for a Social and Critical Renewal of Design], in Vial, S. (Ed.), Le design, collection Que Sais-je, 2nd Edition, Paris: Presse universitaires de France, pp. 120-122.
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (40% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (40% contribution)
Lehoux, P., Williams-Jones, B., Grimard, D. & Proulx, S. (2017). Technological Responsibility In Public Health: Insights from Public Deliberations on Cognitive and Behavioral Enhancement. In Cohn, S. & Lynch, R. (Eds.) Posthumanism and Public Health. London: Routledge, pp. 89-100.
I completed and wrote the literature review for the paper, contributed to developing the general argumentative structure of the paper, and reviewed the complete draft manuscript (25% contribution)
I completed and wrote the literature review for the paper, contributed to developing the general argumentative structure of the paper, and reviewed the complete draft manuscript (25% contribution)
*Proulx, S. & Münch F. (2016) From the Workshop to the Back Alleys. Engaged Designers in Montreal Civic Life, in De Albertis, C. et al. (eds.), 21th Century. Design After Design. XXI Triennale International Exhibition. General Exhibition Catalog. Genova: Sagep Editori, pp. 119-124.
I wrote the manuscript (95% contribution)
I wrote the manuscript (95% contribution)
*Gauthier, P. & Proulx, S. (2009) A Political Reading of Design: The Case of Orientation, in Baur, R., Kockot, V., Bellut, C. & Gleiniger, A. [Dir.], Des-/Orientierung, Dis-/Orientation, Dés-/Orientation 2. Zurich/Baden: Institut Design2Context, Lars Muller Publisher, pp. 180-187.
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (50% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (50% contribution)
Bulletins and technical reports
*Proulx, S., Torres, S. & al. (2016) L’incubateur Saint-Sulpice : une démarche de conception participative [The Saint-Sulpice Idea Incubator: A Participatory Design Process], Research Report, Huneault Design + Collaboration, Québec National Library and Archives, 152 p. http://saintsulpice.banq.qc.ca/a-propos/documentation/
I designed the experiment (which was carried out by students co-authors), and wrote the report. Second author reviewed the final manuscript (80% contribution).
I designed the experiment (which was carried out by students co-authors), and wrote the report. Second author reviewed the final manuscript (80% contribution).
*Abrassart, C., Proulx, S., Riendeau, S. (2014) Journée de co-design de la bibliothèque de Pointe-Saint-Charles [A Codesign Workshop at Ponte-Saint-Charles Public Library], Research Report, Design et Société, Université de Montréal, City of Montreal Division of Culture, 68 p. http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/ARROND_SOU_FR/MEDIA/DOCUMENTS/BIBLIO_SC_RAPPORT_CO-DESIGN_SANSVIDEO2.PDF
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (40% contribution)
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (40% contribution)
*Abrassart, C., Proulx, S. (2014) Journée de co-design de la bibliothèque de Villeray [A Codesign Workshop at Villeray Public Library], Research Report, Design et Société, Université de Montréal, City of Montreal Division of Culture, 56 p. http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/page/biblio_fr/media/documents/codesign_villeray_2014.pdf
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (40% contribution)
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (40% contribution)
*Abrassart, C., Proulx, S. (2014) Journée de co-design sur la ludification de la bibliothèque de Pierrefonds [A Codesign Workshop on the Gamification of Pierrefonds Public Library], Research Report, Design et Société, Université de Montréal, City of Montreal Division of Culture, 50 p. http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/page/biblio_fr/media/documents/codesign_pierrefonds_2014.pdf
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (50% contribution)
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (50% contribution)
Peer-reviewed journal articles
Proulx, S. (Accepted for publication). Between Gut Feeling and Structured Reflective Process. The Art of Making Diagnosis. Journal of Design Research.
Proulx, S. (2019). Questioning the Nature of Design Activity, Through Alasdair MacIntyre’s Account of the Concept of Practice. The Design Journal, 22(5), 649-664.
Lehoux, P., Proulx, S. (2019), Deliberating as a public representative or as a potential user? Two complementary perspectives that should inform health innovation policy. Healthcare Policy. 14(4), 28-38.
I wrote the first draft, reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (60% contribution)
I wrote the first draft, reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (60% contribution)
Proulx, S. (2018). Designing for the Vulnerable: Alasdair MacIntyre’s Concept of Proxy as Ethical Framework. International Journal of Design in Society, 12(4), 45-53.
Gauthier, P., Proulx, S., & Hamarat, Y. (2018). L’esthétique de la santé publique. Proposition pour une analyse des qualités des expériences de service. [Aesthetic of Public Health. Towards an Analysis of User Experience Qualities of Services]. Sciences du Design, (7), 86-103.
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (50% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (50% contribution)
Lehoux, P., Williams-Jones, B., Grimard, D. & Proulx, S. (2017). Technological Responsibility in Public Health: Insights from Public Deliberations on Cognitive and Behavioral Enhancement. Critical Public Health, 27(3), 373-383.
I completed and wrote the literature review for the paper, participated in developing the general argumentative structure of the paper, and reviewed the complete draft manuscript (20% contribution)
I completed and wrote the literature review for the paper, participated in developing the general argumentative structure of the paper, and reviewed the complete draft manuscript (20% contribution)
*Proulx, S. (2015). Le design à l’épreuve du concept de pratique [Design to the Test of the Concept of Practice], Sciences du design, (2), 16-26.
*Abrassart, C., Gauthier, P., Proulx, S., & Martel, M. D. (2015). Le design social : une sociologie des associations par le design ? Le cas de deux démarches de codesign dans des projets de rénovation des bibliothèques de la Ville de Montréal [Social Design: A Sociology of Association by Design ? Case Study of Two Codesign Experiences for Account of Two Montreal Public Libraries]. Lien social et Politiques, (73), 117-138.
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (35% contribution)
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript (35% contribution)
Editor-reviewed journal articles
Gauthier, P., Leboeuf, J. & Proulx, S. (2019). Portrait de la dynamique des sciences du design [Overview of the Sciences of Design Dynamics]. Sciences du Design (10). Paris: Presses Universitaires de France [France’s Universities Presses], pp. 25-33.
I contributed to the development of the general argument and reviewed the final version
of the manuscript. (35% contribution)
I contributed to the development of the general argument and reviewed the final version
of the manuscript. (35% contribution)
Abstracts and short entries
Lalonde, S. & Proulx, S. (2020). “Advocating for Vulnerable Populations, a Critical Analysis of Codesign Activities in the Public Sector. In Book of Abstracts, Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 5-7 March 2020. (Peer-review)
I reviewed the abstract. (15% contribution)
I reviewed the abstract. (15% contribution)
Nickley, W. & Proulx, S. (2020). Mobilizing the Design Process for Economically Marginalized Youth at a Boys and Girls Club to Impact Self-efficacy and Self-advocacy. In Book of Abstracts, Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 5-7 March 2020. (Peer-review)
I reviewed the abstract. (15% contribution)
I reviewed the abstract. (15% contribution)
Souza Correira, L., Proulx, S., & Melsop S. (2020, March). Design as an Advocacy Tool: Analysis of the Current Admission Process for African American Women at Ohio State University. In Book of Abstract, In Book of Abstracts, Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 5-7 March 2018. (Peer-review)
I supported the development of the argument and reviewed the abstract. (30% contribution)
I supported the development of the argument and reviewed the abstract. (30% contribution)
Huard, M.J., & Proulx, S. (2020). Distance Education in Design. In Book of Abstracts, Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, USA, 5-7 March 2020. (Peer-review)
I supported the development of the argument and reviewed the abstract. (50% contribution)
I supported the development of the argument and reviewed the abstract. (50% contribution)
Proulx. S. (2019). G is for Gentle. In Rodgers, P., Brenner, C. and Innella, G. (Eds.). An A to Z of the Design of Care. Lancaster, UK: Lancaster University Press. (Editor-review)
Proulx, S. & Huard, M.J., (2019). 217 mots-clés pour dire les sciences du design : retour sur les dix premiers numéros de la revue Sciences du Design [217 Keywords to Describe Design Sciences: Looking Back on the First 10 Issues of Sciences du Design] Sciences du Design (10). Paris: Presses Universitaires de France [France’s Universities Presses], 15-19. (Editor-review)
I developed the concept, oversaw the design of the visualization and wrote the manuscript. (70% contribution)
I developed the concept, oversaw the design of the visualization and wrote the manuscript. (70% contribution)
Proulx, S. & Huard, M.-J., (2019). En chiffres, le numéro 10 de Sciences du Design [Facts and Figures, Issue 10 of Sciences du Design] Sciences du Design (10). Paris: Presses Universitaires de France [France’s Universities Presses], 20-23. (Editor-review)
I developed the concept, oversaw the design of the visualization and wrote the manuscript. (75% contribution)
I developed the concept, oversaw the design of the visualization and wrote the manuscript. (75% contribution)
Vial, S., Leboeuf, J., Gauthier, P., Gentès, A., & Proulx, S. (2019). Éditorial [Editorial]. Sciences du Design, (10), 7-9.
I wrote the Varia section and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (10% contribution)
I wrote the Varia section and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (10% contribution)
Nickley, W., Proulx, S., & Nini, P. (2019). Mobilizing the Design Process within Compensated Work Therapy for Military Veterans at a Department of Veteran Affairs Ambulatory Care Center. Thirteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices. Virtual Poster Presentation. St-Petersburg State University, St-Petersburg, Russia, 1-3 March 2019. https://designprinciplesandpractices.com/assets/downloads/design/G19VirtualPosters-compressed.pdf (Peer-review)
I contributed developing the structure of the argument and reviewed the poster. (15% contribution)
I contributed developing the structure of the argument and reviewed the poster. (15% contribution)
Martel, M. D., Gauthier, P., Brochu, J., Proulx, S., Abrassart, C., Morin, F. (2019). Étudier la valeur du design participatif pour l’innovation sociale et publique : un cadre de référence et une étude comparative [Investigating the Value of Participatory Design for Public and Social Innovation: A Framework and a Comparative Study], Paris Design Summit, Paris, February 20-22 2019. https://pds2019.wsdf.shoroom.co/abstract/284/ (Peer-review)
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript
(15% contribution)
I contributed to the experiment design and data analysis and reviewed the final manuscript
(15% contribution)
Vial, S. & Proulx, S. (2018). Éditorial [Editorial]. Sciences du Design, (9), 7-9.
I wrote the Varia section and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (35% contribution)
I wrote the Varia section and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (35% contribution)
Proulx, S., & Melsop, S. (2018). Caution Roadblocks Ahead! Hosting a Design Driven Social Innovation Lab in a Research-Intensive University. In Book of Abstracts of the 2018 Cumulus Conference, Césaap, Paris, France, 11-13 April 2018, p. 92. (Peer-review)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the long abstract. (70% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the long abstract. (70% contribution)
Proulx, S. (2018). Teaching Problem Setting: Differential Diagnosis as a Design Method. In Book of Abstracts of Twelfth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, Barcelona, Spain, 5-7 March 2018, p. 100. (Peer-review)
*Proulx, S. (2016). Habiter un CHSLD. L’esthétique empirique de l’aménagement des CHSLD dans le contexte de la politique Milieu de vie. [Living in a Nursing home. Empirical Aesthetic Analysis of Nursing Homes Design in the Context of Quebec’s Milieu de Vie Policy]. Les territoires du vieillissement : dialogues interdisciplinaires et regards transatlantiques. 84th Congress of l’ACFAS, UQAM, Montréal, 9-13 mai 2016. https://www.acfas.ca/evenements/congres/programme/84/400/430/c (Peer-review)
*Gauthier, P., Findeli, A., Brochu, J., Abrassart, C. & Proulx, S. (2014). Design and the Founding Critic of Social Innovation. In Book of Abstracts, 5th STS Italia Conference. A Matter of Design, Making Society through Science and Technology. Politecnico di Milan, 12-14 June 2014. (Peer-review)
I contributed to the development the argument and reviewed the abstract. (25% contribution)
I contributed to the development the argument and reviewed the abstract. (25% contribution)
Papers in proceedings (all peer-reviewed)
Proulx, S. et al. (Forthcoming) Rethinking User Experience of Parking Garage. Exploring Innovative Suicide Prevention Strategies Through Motivational Design. In Di Lucchio, L, & Imbesi, L. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Design Culture(s), 2020 Cumulus Conference. Rome: Sapienza University.
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (60% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (60% contribution)
Gauthier, P., Proulx, S., Martel, M.D., & Brochu, J. (2020). Towards Impact Design for Public Services: To Assess Impact is to Care is to Design is to Assess Impact… In Teixeira, C., Jones, P. & Tekogul, I., (Eds.) Proceedings of the 8th Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium. Chicago, IL: Illinois Institute of Technology.
I contributed to the development of the general argument and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (35% contribution)
I contributed to the development of the general argument and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (35% contribution)
Proulx, S., & Melsop, S. (2018). Caution Roadblocks Ahead! Hosting a Design Driven Social Innovation Lab in a Research-Intensive University. In Proceedings of the 2018 Cumulus Conference (pp. 250-265). Paris, France: CÉSAAP
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (70% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (70% contribution)
Proulx, S., Gauthier, P. & Hamarat, Y. (2017). Qualities of Public Health. Towards an Analysis of Aesthetic Features of Public Policies. In Proceedings of Re: Research, 2017 IASDR Conference, Cincinnati, OH: University of Cincinnati.
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (55% contribution)
I wrote the first draft and reviewed the final version of the manuscript. (55% contribution)
Unpublished scholarly presentations
Proulx, S., et al. (2020, June). Rethinking User Experience of Parking Garage. Exploring Innovative Suicide Prevention Strategies Through Motivational Design. Paper selected for the Design Culture(s), 2020 Cumulus Conference. Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proulx, S., Fromme, A. (2020, May). Prendre au sérieux « l’insignifiant ». Le design au service de la prévention du suicide [Taking Care of the Mundane. Design Toward Suicide Prevention]. Paper selected for the Et si les défis en santé passaient par des enjeux de communication et de design? [What if health challenges were design and communication issues?] conference held during the 88th ACFAS congress, ACFAS Conference, Bishop University, Lennoxville, Canada. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gauthier, P. & Proulx, S. (2020, July). Differential Moral Framing in Design Education. Paper selected for the 2020 conference of the International Society for MacIntyrean Enquiry, University of Bergamo, Italy. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conference postponed to 2021.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conference postponed to 2021.
Lalonde, S. & Proulx, S. (2020, March). Advocating for Vulnerable Populations, a Critical Analysis of Codesign Activities in the Public Sector. Paper selected for the Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, NY. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nickley, W. & Proulx, S. (2020, March). Mobilizing the Design Process for Economically Marginalized Youth at a Boys and Girls Club to Impact Self-efficacy and Self-advocacy. Paper selected for the Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, NY. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Souza Correira, L., Proulx, S., & Melsop S. (2020, March). Design as an Advocacy Tool: Analysis of the Current Admission Process for African American Women at Ohio State University. Paper selected for the Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, NY. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Huard, M.J. & Proulx, S. (2020, March). Distance Education in Design. Paper selected for the Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Pratt Institute, New York, NY. [peer-reviewed]
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper selected but not delivered due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gauthier, P., Proulx, S., Martel, M.D., Brochu, J. (2019, October). Towards Impact Design for Public Services: To Assess Impact is to Care is to Design is to Assess Impact… Paper presented at the Relating Systems Thinking and Design 8 (RSD8) Conference, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Il. [peer-reviewed]
Martel, M. D., Gauthier, P., Brochu, J., Proulx, S., Abrassart, C., Morin, F. (2019, February). Étudier la valeur du design participatif pour l’innovation sociale et publique : un cadre de référence et une étude comparative [Investigating the Value of Participatory Design for Public and Social Innovation: a Framework and a Comparative Study]. Paper presented at the Paris Design Summit, Paris, France. [peer-reviewed]
Proulx, S. (2018, November) Between Gut Feeling and Structured Reflective Process. The Art of Making Diagnosis. Paper presented at the 17th Nordcode Seminar, Lund University, Sweden. [peer-reviewed]
Proulx, S., & Melsop, S. (2018, April). Caution Roadblocks Ahead! Hosting a Design Driven Social Innovation Lab in a Research-Intensive University. Paper presented at the 2018 Cumulus Conference, Césaap, Paris, France. [peer-reviewed]
Proulx, S. (2018, March). Teaching Problem Setting: Differential Diagnosis as a Design Method. Paper presented at the Twelfth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, Barcelona, Spain. [peer-reviewed]
Proulx, S., Gauthier, P. & Hamarat, Y. (2017, November). Qualities of Public Health. Towards an Analysis of Aesthetic Features of Public Policies. Paper presented at the Re: Research, 2017 IASDR Conference, Cincinnati, OH. [peer-reviewed] [Acceptance rate: 60% (173/287)]
Proulx, S. (2017, October) Design Through the Prism of Care Ethics. Mundane Issues as Relevant Matter of Concern. Paper presented at the World Design Summit, Montréal, Canada. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S., (2016, November). L’enseignement du design à l’Université de Montréal [Teaching Design at the Université de Montréal]. Presentation made during the Round table on Design Education Throughout the Francophonie. Les 11e ateliers de la recherche en design [The 11th Atelier de la recherche en design], Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts, Beirut, Lebanon. [invitation]
*Proulx, S. (2016). Habiter un CHSLD : l’esthétique empirique de l’aménagement des CHSLD dans le contexte de la politique Milieu de vie [Living in a Nursing home. Empirical Aesthetic Analysis of Nursing Homes Design in the Context of Quebec’s Milieu de Vie Policy]. Paper presented at the 84th ACFAS Conference, UQAM, Montréal. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S. (2016, February) Comprendre les problématisations de la vieillesse par l’analyse du design des milieux d’hébergement [Problematizing Ageing through Nursing Home Design Analysis], Paper presented at the Workshop on History of Ageing, Université du Luxembourg. https://majerus.hypotheses.org/1279. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S. & Gauthier, P. (2014, May) Moins de liberté pour plus de démocratie. Cadrer les dynamiques de participation dans les événements de co-création [Less Liberty for More Democracy, Framing Participation Dynamics during CoCreation Activities], Paper presented at the 82th ACFAS Conference, Concordia University, Montréal. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S., (2013, November). Le cheminement d’une enquête de style inductif: Les rapports étroits entre le travail de terrain et la construction de la problématique de recherche [The Journey of an Inductive Inquiry Research: The Relationship Between Fieldwork and the Research Question]. Presentation made during the Graduate seminar, Contemporary Design Issues, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Montreal. [invitation]
*Proulx, S., (2012, November). L’apport de la sociologie des régimes d’engagement pour la recherche en design [The Value of Sociology of Engagement for Design Research]. Presentation made during the doctoral eminar, Doctoral Seminar 1, Epistemology of Design Research, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Montreal. [invitation]
*Proulx, S. (2012, May) Fournir des passerelles vers la communauté pour les individus vulnérables. L’apport d’une pratique de design aligné au rôle de proxy [Supporting Community Engagement of Vulnerable Population. The Contribution of Designers has Proxy]. Paper presented at the 8Oth ACFAS Conference, Palais de Congrès, Montréal. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S. (2012, May) Faire du vieux avec du neuf, les paradoxes promus par l’approche d’aménagement ‘milieu de vie’. [Making New with Old. The Paradox of the”Milieu de Vie” Policy.] Paper presented at the 8Oth ACFAS Conference, Palais de Congrès, Montréal. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S., (2011, November). Concevoir l’habitat des personnes âgées. Entre bienveillance et oppression [Designing Nursing Homes. Between Oppression and Benevolance]. Presentation made during the Graduate seminar, Contemporary Design Issues, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Montreal. [invitation]
*Proulx, S., (2010, November). Passer au travers de la DESCO, examen réflexif [Going through the Master in Design and Complexity, Reflective Examination]. Presentation made during the Graduate seminar, Contemporary Design Issues, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Montreal. [invitation]
*Proulx, S. (2008, April). The Social Experience of Spatial Orientation. Presentation made during the lecture series, Salon de Recherche, Institut Design2Context, Zurich University of the Arts ( Z HDK), Switzerland. [invitation]
*Proulx, S. & Gauthier, P. (2008, February) Emménager en foyer de retraite; la peur de perdre sa personnalité [Moving to Long-Term Care Facility. The Fear of Losing one’s Personality]. Paper presented at the International Federation on Ageing 9th Global Conference on Ageing, Palais des Congrès Montréal. [peer-reviewed]
*Proulx, S. (2007, February). The Experience of Spatial Orientation. Presentation made during the postgraduate diploma, Orientation/Disorientation, Institut Design2Context, Swiss Architecture Museum, Basel, Switzerland. [invitation]
*Proulx, S. (2005, October). From Signage to Space Intelligibility. The Experience of Spatial Orientation in the Urban Context. Presentation made during the lecture series, Salon de Recherche, Institut Design2Context, Zurich University of the Arts ( Z HDK), Switzerland. [invitation]
*Brochu J., Cantin C., Dubois J., Devost C., Proulx S. & Tissaoui L. (2005, May) Quand le projet est de définir le projet : la petite histoire du parcours d’une équipe transdisciplinaire en design [When the Project is to Define the Project. The Journey of a Transdisciplinar Design Team]. Paper presented at the 75th ACFAS Conference, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. [peer-reviewed]
Potential publications under review
Gauthier, P., Proulx, S, Martel, M.D., Brochu, J. (under review). If You Dare You Have to Care. On the Need for Impact Assessment of Design Interventions. Submitted to She Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation.
Rodgers, P. et al. (in search for an editor). An A to Z of the Design of Care.
Rodgers, P. et al. (in search for an editor). Chiba Care Protocol.
Proulx, S. (Ed.). Design et Interculturalité. Les actes de la 11e conférence des Ateliers de la recherche en design [Design and Interculturality. Proceedings of 11th Conference of the Ateliers de la recherche en design]. Beirut, Lebanon, November 9-11, 2016.
Artwork
*Proulx, S. (2015). Geography of Exploitation [Offset printed poster]. 2015 International Phylis Lambert Seminar, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2014). Philippe Lalande [Offset printed poster]. 2014 School of Design Lecture Series, School of Design, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2014). Ayse Birsel [Offset printed poster]. 2014 School of Design Lecture Series, School of Design, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2013). Milieu Environment Umwelt [Offset printed poster]. 2013 International Phyllis Lambert Seminar, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2012). Projection, Exposition des finissants en Design Industriel à l’Université de Montréal [Projection, Exhibition of the Industrial Design Graduate of the University of Montreal] [Offset printed poster], in Choko M. H. (Ed.). Publicité Sauvage. 25 ans et demi. Montréal: Infopresse, p. 219. (Editor review)
*Proulx, S. (2012). Territorial Infrastructure [Offset printed poster]. 2012 International Phyllis Lambert Seminar, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2011). New Northern Cartographies [Offset printed poster]. 2011 International Phyllis Lambert Seminar, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2010). Entropic Territories [Offset printed poster]. 2010 International Phyllis Lambert Seminar, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2009). Responsive Environments: Architecture, Technology and the Senses [Offset printed poster]. 2009 International Phyllis Lambert Seminar, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. (2009). Richard Buchanan [Offset printed poster]. 2009 School of Design Lecture Series, School of Design, Université de Montréal, Canada. (Commission)
*Proulx, S. & Beaulieu, Étienne B. (2008). Alter-Echo promotional portfolio book [offset printed booklet]. In Gauthier B. (Ed.). Quebec Graphic Design 1998-2008. Montreal: Infopresse, p. 219-220. (Peer-review)
Curated exhibits
Proulx, S., Fromme, A., & Melsop, S. (2020). A Look into the Overlook(ed). The Ohio State University, Hopkins Gallery, October-November 2020.
Postponed to 2021 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Postponed to 2021 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proulx, S., Fromme, A., & Melsop, S. (2020). Garage Remix. A Participatory Design Workshop to Foster People Wellbeing. in Design Culture(s) Cumulus Roma 2020. Roma, Italy, June 16-20.
Postponed to 2021 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Postponed to 2021 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Proulx, S. & Münch, F. (2016). From the Workshop to the Back Alleys. Engaged Designers in Montreal Civic Life. in XXI Triennale Di Milano “Design after design”. Fabbrica Del Vapore. Milano, Italy, April 2–September 12. https://www.canadianinteriors.com/2016/03/31/university-montreals-school-design-represent-quebec-canada-triennale-di-milano/
*Baur, R. Proulx, S., Sabano, K., Schlatter, S. (2006). Dépli-age/-ement/-oire/-ure/-ance. Musée de l’imprimerie et de la communication graphique, Lyon, France, March 3 – August 3 http://www.imprimerie.lyon.fr/imprimerie/sections/fr/expositions/archives/2005_2006/ruedi_baur
Exhibited artwork
*Proulx, S. (2013). Projection, Exposition des finissants en Design Industriel à l’Université de Montréal [Projection, Exhibition of the Industrial Design Graduate of the University of Montreal]. Publicité Sauvage. 25 ans et demi. Marc H. Choko curator. Place du complexe, Complexe Desjardins, Montréal, September 28 - October 7.
Multimedia/databases/websites
Proulx, S., Bazzano, A., Murphy, L., Nickley, W., Himes, L (2020). Monitoring Design of Public Health. Retrived from: desis.osu.edu/COVID2019innovation
Website and database developed to host the research around monitoring of social innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Website and database developed to host the research around monitoring of social innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proulx, S. et al. (2020). A look into the Overlook(ed). Retrieved from: desis.osu.edu/overlooked
Website developed to host the research and result of a research project and undergraduate collaborative design studio revolving arounf suicide prevention.
Website developed to host the research and result of a research project and undergraduate collaborative design studio revolving arounf suicide prevention.
Proulx, S. (2020) Hayes Hall Gazette. Retrieved from desis.osu.edu/seniorthesis
Website developed to host a teaching assignment revolving around the research phase of the senior thesis enroll in the undergraduate Industrial Design major.
Website developed to host a teaching assignment revolving around the research phase of the senior thesis enroll in the undergraduate Industrial Design major.
Research funding
Funded research, including contracts and clinical trials, on which the candidate
is or has been the principal investigator
2020-2022
Using Hyve-3D Immersive Virtual Environment System to Facilitate Engagement in Public
Participation Activities
Co-PI: Sébastien Proulx (Lead investigator), Tijs Van Maasakkers, Susan Melsop, Jason Reece
Co-I: Shadrick Addy, Donggyu Lee, Will Nickley
Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA) Grant Program
$58,738 | $146,703 (secured matching funding)
Using Hyve-3D Immersive Virtual Environment System to Facilitate Engagement in Public
Participation Activities
Co-PI: Sébastien Proulx (Lead investigator), Tijs Van Maasakkers, Susan Melsop, Jason Reece
Co-I: Shadrick Addy, Donggyu Lee, Will Nickley
Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA) Grant Program
$58,738 | $146,703 (secured matching funding)
2020-2021
Designing for Public Health. Humanities and Arts Leading Transformation (HALT) during COVID-19
Co-PI: Sébastien Proulx (Lead investigator), Susan Melsop, Hazal Gumus-Ciftci, Rebekah Matheny, Will Nickley, Adam Fromme
Collaborator: Alessandra Bazzano (Tulane), Laura Murphy (Tulane)
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Themes, COVID-19 Grant Program.
$16,000 – Pending
Designing for Public Health. Humanities and Arts Leading Transformation (HALT) during COVID-19
Co-PI: Sébastien Proulx (Lead investigator), Susan Melsop, Hazal Gumus-Ciftci, Rebekah Matheny, Will Nickley, Adam Fromme
Collaborator: Alessandra Bazzano (Tulane), Laura Murphy (Tulane)
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Themes, COVID-19 Grant Program.
$16,000 – Pending
2018-2020
Garage-O-Remix. Transforming Parking Garages Aesthetic Experience to Support Suicide Prevention Measures. Exploring Innovative Suicide Prevention Strategies Through Experience Design.
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Co-I: Peter Chen, Adam Fromme
Ohio State Energy Partners Grant
$18,000
Garage-O-Remix. Transforming Parking Garages Aesthetic Experience to Support Suicide Prevention Measures. Exploring Innovative Suicide Prevention Strategies Through Experience Design.
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Co-I: Peter Chen, Adam Fromme
Ohio State Energy Partners Grant
$18,000
2009-2012
Rendre possible l’engagement en familiarité dans les CHSLD. Les savoirs-être d’une pratique de design centrée sur l’usager [Making Familiar Engagement Possible in L0ng-Term Care Facility. Ethics of Person-Centered Design.]
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Quebec Research Fund for Society and Culture (FQRSC)
$60,000 (CAD$) – Grant number: 131 222
Rendre possible l’engagement en familiarité dans les CHSLD. Les savoirs-être d’une pratique de design centrée sur l’usager [Making Familiar Engagement Possible in L0ng-Term Care Facility. Ethics of Person-Centered Design.]
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Quebec Research Fund for Society and Culture (FQRSC)
$60,000 (CAD$) – Grant number: 131 222
Funded research, including contracts and clinical trials, on which the candidate is or has been a co-investigator
2020-2021
Voices of Franklinton: Amplifying Socially & Environmentally Innovative Change Agents
C0-PI: Susan Melsop (Lead investigator), Sébastien Proulx, Karen Hutzel
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Themes Grant, Summer Institute Grant
$15,000
I contributed to the development of the project concept and the writing of the grant proposal. I also supported the development of the summer institute programming.
Voices of Franklinton: Amplifying Socially & Environmentally Innovative Change Agents
C0-PI: Susan Melsop (Lead investigator), Sébastien Proulx, Karen Hutzel
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Themes Grant, Summer Institute Grant
$15,000
I contributed to the development of the project concept and the writing of the grant proposal. I also supported the development of the summer institute programming.
2017-2020
Le design et le politique. Apports, limites et modalités de mise en oeuvre de la conception basée sur l’expérience-usager dans le développement de l’innovation publique et sociale [Politics of User-Experience]
C0-PI: Philippe Gauthier (Lead investigator) (U Montréal), Sébastien Proulx, Marie D. Martel (U Montréal), Johanne Brochu (Laval U), Christophe Abrassart (U Montréal)
Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
$199,850 (CAD$) – Grant number: 890-2016-0093
I contributed to the development of the general concept of the project and the writing of the grant proposal. I sat on the scientific advisory team and contributed to the programming of research and outreach activities.
Le design et le politique. Apports, limites et modalités de mise en oeuvre de la conception basée sur l’expérience-usager dans le développement de l’innovation publique et sociale [Politics of User-Experience]
C0-PI: Philippe Gauthier (Lead investigator) (U Montréal), Sébastien Proulx, Marie D. Martel (U Montréal), Johanne Brochu (Laval U), Christophe Abrassart (U Montréal)
Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
$199,850 (CAD$) – Grant number: 890-2016-0093
I contributed to the development of the general concept of the project and the writing of the grant proposal. I sat on the scientific advisory team and contributed to the programming of research and outreach activities.
Proposals for research funding that are pending or were submitted but not funded
2020
Monitoring Design of Public Health. The Value of Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Co-I: Alessandra Bazzano (Tulane University) Will Nickley (Ohio State)
Ohio State Office of Research Seed Grant Program
$17,000 – Not funded
Monitoring Design of Public Health. The Value of Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Co-I: Alessandra Bazzano (Tulane University) Will Nickley (Ohio State)
Ohio State Office of Research Seed Grant Program
$17,000 – Not funded
2020
Teaching Design in 2046. A Prospective Experiment About the Future of Design Practice
and Education
Co-PI: Sébastien Proulx (Project leader), Hazal Gumus-Ciftci, David Staley
Co-I: Nathan Gorgen
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Themes Grant, Art Creation Grant
$43,695 – program suspended and no grant awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching Design in 2046. A Prospective Experiment About the Future of Design Practice
and Education
Co-PI: Sébastien Proulx (Project leader), Hazal Gumus-Ciftci, David Staley
Co-I: Nathan Gorgen
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Themes Grant, Art Creation Grant
$43,695 – program suspended and no grant awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019
Using Hyve-3D Immersive Virtual Environment System to Facilitate Engagement in Public Participation Activities
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Ohio State Energy Partner Grants
$38,000 – Not funded
Using Hyve-3D Immersive Virtual Environment System to Facilitate Engagement in Public Participation Activities
PI: Sébastien Proulx
Ohio State Energy Partner Grants
$38,000 – Not funded
2019
Desirable Smartphone Interventions for Mental Health: Prototyping Preferable Futures Through Participatory Patient-Centered Interaction Design
Co-PI: Stéphane Vial (Project leader) (UQAM), Sébastien Proulx, Janie Houle (UQAM)
Co-I: Marie-Julie Catoir-Brisson (U Nîmes), Nynke Tromp (TU Delft), Stéphane Guay (UQAM), Rémy Potier (UQAM)
New Frontiers Research Fund, Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
$150,000(CAD$) – Not funded
Desirable Smartphone Interventions for Mental Health: Prototyping Preferable Futures Through Participatory Patient-Centered Interaction Design
Co-PI: Stéphane Vial (Project leader) (UQAM), Sébastien Proulx, Janie Houle (UQAM)
Co-I: Marie-Julie Catoir-Brisson (U Nîmes), Nynke Tromp (TU Delft), Stéphane Guay (UQAM), Rémy Potier (UQAM)
New Frontiers Research Fund, Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
$150,000(CAD$) – Not funded
2019
Le design et le politique. Apports, limites et modalités de mise en oeuvre de la conception basée sur l’expérience-usager dans le développement de l’innovation publique et sociale [Politics of User-Experience]
Co-PI: Philippe Gauthier (Project leader) (U Montréal), Sébastien Proulx, Marie D. Martel (U Montréal), Johanne Brochu (Laval U), Guillaume Blum (Laval U)
Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
$2,300,000 (CAD$) – Not funded
Le design et le politique. Apports, limites et modalités de mise en oeuvre de la conception basée sur l’expérience-usager dans le développement de l’innovation publique et sociale [Politics of User-Experience]
Co-PI: Philippe Gauthier (Project leader) (U Montréal), Sébastien Proulx, Marie D. Martel (U Montréal), Johanne Brochu (Laval U), Guillaume Blum (Laval U)
Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
$2,300,000 (CAD$) – Not funded
2018
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme
$100,000 – Not funded
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Ohio State Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme
$100,000 – Not funded
Any other funding received for the candidate’s academic work.
2020
ALX Racial Justice Grant
Affordable Learning Exchange Grant, Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning
$500
ALX Racial Justice Grant
Affordable Learning Exchange Grant, Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning
$500
2018
Digital Newspaper Research Dossier
Affordable Learning Exchange Grant, Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning
$1,500
Digital Newspaper Research Dossier
Affordable Learning Exchange Grant, Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning
$1,500
2017
Scrapbrary
Affordable Learning Exchange Grant, Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning
$4,200
Scrapbrary
Affordable Learning Exchange Grant, Ohio State University, Office of Distance Education and eLearning
$4,200
List of editorships or service as an editorial reviewer or board member
for journals, university presses, or other learned publications
for journals, university presses, or other learned publications
Associate Editor, Sciences du Design, Paris, France, Presses Universitaires de France. 2017-
Collaborator, Vocubulaires du design [Design Vocabulary], Presses Universitaires de France, 2019-
Review Board, Revue du RAID, Université de la Manouba, Tunisia, 2018-
Scientific Committee Member and Reviewer, World Design Summit, Montreal, Canada, 2017
List of offices held and other services to professional societies
European Science Foundation, Appointed to College of Expert Reviewers, Since 2020
Les Ateliers de la Recherche en Design, Elected Board Member, 2016-2019
[International Francophone Design Research Society]
[International Francophone Design Research Society]
List of consultation activity (industry, education, government)
Member, Design and Society Research Group, Université de Montréal, 2015-
Reviewer, European Science Foundation, April 2019
Guest Mentor, Ohio State On Ramp program, March 2019
Consultant, Honda 2030 Strategic Foresight Workshop, March 2018
Reviewer, Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, December 2017
Other Professional/Public Service
International
Reviewer, ICoRD’21 (8th International Conference on Research into Design), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, January 2021.
Scientific Committee Member and Reviewer, Et si les défis en santé passaient par des enjeux de communication et de design? [What if health challenges were design and communication issues?], conference held during the 88th ACFAS Congress, Bishop University, Lennoxville, Canada, 2020.
Scientific Committee Member and Reviewer, Perspectives plurielles du design : L’éthique du care et le design [Pluralist perspectives of design Symposium: Care Ethics and Design], conference held during the 88th ACFAS Congress, Bishop University, Lennoxville, Canada, 2020.
Reviewer, Design Research Society, DRS 2020 International Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Reviewer, IASDR, Design Revolution IASDR 2019 Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Scientific Committee Member and Reviewer, “Perspectives plurielles du design : évolution ou transformation de la recherche et des pratiques ?” [Pluralist perspectives of design Symposium: Evolution or Transformation of Research and Practices] conference held during the 87th ACFAS congress, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, 2019.
Reviewer, Design Research Society, DRS 2018 International Conference, Limerick, Ireland
Guest Critic, Undergraduate Industrial Design Senior Project, School of Design,
University of Montreal. April 2018.
University of Montreal. April 2018.
Guest Critic, Undergraduate Industrial Design Senior Project, School of Design,
University of Montreal. December 2017.
University of Montreal. December 2017.
Visiting Scholar, Master in design for social innovation, Université de Nîmes,
France, March 2017 and 2018.
France, March 2017 and 2018.
National
Ad hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Health and Wellness, 2017
Ad hoc Reviewer, AIGA Conference, Make, University of Indiana,2018
Administrative service
Unit committees
Industrial Design Major Coordinator 2017-
DESIS Lab (co-director) 2018-
Industrial Design Search Committee (chair) 2019-2020
Undergraduate Studies Committee 2017-
Chair’s Advisory Committee 2017-
New Curriculum Committee 2018
Graduate Studies Committee 2018-
Graduating Students Show (chair) 2018-2019
College or university committees
University Senate, Committee on Physical Environment (COPE) 2019-2022
Application Reviewer, Honors & Scholar Eminence Fellows Program, 2020
Advisor to student groups and organizations
IDSA Student Group, OSU Chapter, 2017-2020