Julie Lamarra

Technology, Design & Technical Education (TDTE)

Professional Practice Assistant Professor

Julie Lamarra

Contact Information

Email: julie.lamarra@usu.edu

Educational Background

PhD, Career and Technical Education, Utah State University, 2021
When the Desert Meets the Classroom: A Mixed Methods Study on Experiential Learning and Andragogy for Design-Situated Curricula
MA, Secondary Art Education, (Photography and Graphic Design), Westminster College, 2009
BA, Art, (Psychology), Westminster College, 2007
200 RYT, Transcend Yoga School - Yoga Alliance, 2016
Secondary Education, Utah State Board of Education, 2009

Biography

Dr. Julie Lamarra holds a Doctorate in Career and Technical Education from Utah State University, where she delved into innovative andragogical approaches and earned her degree 2021. With a rich background in design and education, Dr. Lamarra brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Professional Practice Assistant Professor. Her journey includes pivotal roles in design studios, project management, and curriculum development, reflecting her commitment to shaping the next generation of creative thinkers. With an unwavering commitment to fostering creativity, accountability, and innovation in design education, Dr. Lamarra is dedicated to cultivating an enriching learning environment for students and contributing to the vibrant academic community at Utah State University.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Lamarra, a Professional Practice Assistant Professor at Utah State University, specializes in Outdoor Product Design and Development, focusing on design thinking, color, aesthetics, and brand identity—her teaching interests center on unraveling the narratives and connections within brand identity structures, enhancing consumer engagement.

Research Interests

Dr. Lamarra's research is deeply rooted in exploring design education, technology integration, aesthetics, and artificial intelligence which aligns seamlessly with her commitment to advancing design research within design curriculum development.

Awards

NACTA Teaching Award of Merit, 2024

NACTA

TDTE Teacher of the Year, 2023

TDTE

Applied Sciences, Technology & Education Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year , 2022

USU

CAAS, Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award , 2022

USU


Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Other

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Teaching

    OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics and Brand Identity, Fall 2024
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials (CI), Fall 2024
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials (CI), Fall 2024
    USU 1010 - University Connections, Fall 2024
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Spring 2024
    OPDD 3760 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio I, Spring 2024
    OPDD 4760 - Senior Design Studio II, Spring 2024
    OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics and Brand Identity, Fall 2023
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Fall 2023
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Fall 2023
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Spring 2023
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Spring 2023
    OPDD 3760 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio I, Spring 2023
    OPDD 4760 - Senior Design Studio II, Spring 2023
    OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics, Human Factors, and Brand Image, Fall 2022
    OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics, Human Factors, and Brand Image, Fall 2022
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Fall 2022
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Fall 2022
    OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design, Spring 2022
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Spring 2022
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Spring 2022
    OPDD 3770 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio II, Spring 2022
    OPDD 4760 - Senior Design Studio II, Spring 2022
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Fall 2021
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Fall 2021
    OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design, Fall 2021
    OPDD 3760 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio I, Fall 2021
    OPDD 4750 - Senior Design Studio I, Fall 2021
    OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design, Summer 2021
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Summer 2021
    OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design, Spring 2021
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Spring 2021
    OPDD 1750 - History of Outdoor Products, Spring 2021
    OPDD 3770 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio II, Spring 2021
    OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design, Fall 2020
    OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design, Fall 2020
    OPDD 3760 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio I, Fall 2020
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Spring 2020
    OPDD 4420 - Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products I, Spring 2020
    OPDD 3770 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio II, Spring 2020
    TEE 1010 - Communications Technology, Fall 2019
    OPDD 4420 - Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products I, Fall 2019
    OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design, Fall 2019
    OPDD 3900 - Special Problems in Outdoor Product Design and Development, Summer 2019
    TEE 1010 - Communications Technology, Spring 2019
    OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials, Spring 2019
    OPDD 4420 - Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products I, Spring 2019
    TEE 1010 - Communications Technology, Fall 2018
    OPDD 4420 - Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products I, Fall 2018
    OPDD 4420 - Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products I, Spring 2018

    Creative Works | Writing

    • Blending in and standing out: A color story told through the Outdoor Archive, Library - Exhibition, - 2024
    • Blending in and standing out: A color story told through the Outdoor Archive, Library - Exhibition, - 2024
    • The Outdoor Archive, Nonfiction - Anthology, - 2023