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Prof. Samuel Mwituria Maina, PhD, IDr OGW, is a professor of industrial design at Department of Art & Design, Faculty of The Built Environment and Design of The University of Nairobi's. He holds a PhD in Industrial/Product Design from UoN and has taught across all academic levels since the early 1990s. With over 80 publications in academic journals, his research spans ergonomics, sustainable design, eco‑ethics, and material innovation in glass, ceramics, and waste recycling. He is also the author of several textbooks on design practice and methods, and contributes to design-related consultancies and exhibitions.
Professional Member of:
Association of Designers of Kenya (ADKE)
Association of Handweavers & Spinners of Kenya
Design Society of Kenya (DSK)
Research Interests
Prof. Samuel Mwituria Maina's research interests focus on:
- Ergonomics and Human Factors in Design – optimizing design for human use, safety, and comfort
- Sustainable and Eco-Design – creating environmentally responsible products and systems
- Eco-Ethics – integrating ethical considerations into sustainable design practices
- Material Innovation – exploring traditional and modern materials such as glass, ceramics, leather, and recycled waste
- Inclusive Design – developing solutions that cater to diverse user needs and abilities
- Design Theory and Methodology – advancing research frameworks and teaching tools for design practice
Books By Me
1. A Prehistoric People THE CENTRAL Kikuyu Before 1970
2. Introduction to Ergonomics; Fitting Tools, Man & Work
3. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Simplified
4. Communication Skills, Edition for College and University Students
5. Integration of an Eco-Ethical Strategy into Product Life Cycle
6. Design Materials and Processes Volume 1
7. Design Materials and Processes Volume 2
8. Design Materials and Processes Volume 3
9. Design Materials and Processes Volume 4
10. Design Materials and Processes Volume 5
11. Design Materials and Processes Volume 6
12. The Language of Design
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