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Tanya Marriott MDes, GDipDes, BDes

Senior Lecturer

School of Design

Tanya Marriott is Character designer who works in a variety of media including interactive storytelling, playful interaction and character-centric communication. Her work seeks to build meaningful experiences and storytelling opportunities between digital and tangible activities and objects. Tanya has led pedagogical development which explores methods of playful experience design for social change, and the character as a communication tool. Tanya is an internationally recognised character designer, and the president of international consortia the National Institute of American Doll Artists. Tanya has contributed design expertise to the Toy industry in the UK, and the film industry both nationally and internationally.

 

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: College of Creative Arts Staff office, Block 1
    Campus: Wellington Campus

Qualifications

  • Master of Design - Massey University (2009)
  • Graduate Diploma in Design - Massey University (2007)
  • Bachelor of Design - Massey University (2001)

Prizes and Awards

  • Red Dot in the Concept design section of the Red Dot international Design awards in Singapore for the project "Wildbase Recovery" - Red Dot (2019)
  • Bronze Award in the 2019 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best awards in the Product/Designed objects Award. - Designers Institute of New Zealand Best awards (2019)
  • Finalist in the 2019 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best awards in the Toitana Award. - Designers Institute of New Zealand Best awards (2019)
  • Finalist in the 2019 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best awards in the Public Good Award. - Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards (2019)
  • Finalist in the 2019 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best awards in the Empowering/ User Experience Award. - Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards (2019)
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  • 2016 Early Career Research medal - Massey University (2016)
  • Finalist at the 2014 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards in the Interactive moving image section for the project Kakatrope. - Desingers Institute of New Zealand (2015)
  • Red Dot in the Concept design section of the Red Dot international Design awards in Singapore for the project "TweetMe" - Red Dot (2016)
  • Bronze award at the 2012 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards in the temporary Exhibition Spatial design section for the project Tweet Me. - Designers Institute of New Zealand (2012)
  • Invited to attend the 2nd Annual Pictoplasma Character Academy, an 8 day intensive character design workshop in Berlin. - Pictoplasma (2014)
  • 2006 Wild Creations residency awarded conjointly by Creative New Zealand and the Department of Conservation. The award consisted of a 6 week live in residency at Maud island. - Department of Conservation (2007)
  • Gold Award at the 2010 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards in the Student Interactive design section for Master of Design project - Storytelling Memories. - Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards (2010)
  • Award in Teaching Excellence at the College of Creative Arts, Massey University, for innovation in teaching through the application of Experiential Learning through Play Spaces. - College of Creative Arts, Massey University (2013)
  • Grand National Art Direction Award for New Zealand 48 hour film festival submission "Sleep Shepherds" - New Zealand 48 hour film festival (2013)
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Research Expertise

Research Interests

Character design, interactive storytelling, Play for social change, playful interaction and character-centric communication. The design of meaningful experiences and storytelling opportunities between digital and tangible activities and object.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Design – for Commerce, Community and Culture

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Biological Sciences (060000):
Computer Gaming and Animation (190202): Crafts (190501):
Ecology (060200):
Film, Television and Digital Media (190200): Interactive Media (190205): Performance and Installation Art (190504):
Social Change (160805): Social Theory (160806): Sociology (160800):
Studies In Creative Arts And Writing (190000):
Studies In Human Society (160000):
Visual Arts and Crafts (190500)

Keywords

Character design, Play theory, playful experiences, Transmedia storytelling, doll design, communication design, experience design, tangible

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 4

Research Outputs

Journal

Marriott, T. (2017). Tangible Storytelling told through clay or digital sculpting. Art Doll Quarterly. 14(4), 46-51 Retrieved from http://www.artdollquarterly.com/
[Journal article]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2014). 3D printing for Dollmaking. Art Doll Quarterly. 12(Issue 2), 54-59 Retrieved from http://www.artdollquarterly.com/
[Journal article]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Giusti, M., & Wang, W. (2020). Connecting land. A transdisciplinary workshop to envision a nature-connecting human habitat. Cities and Health. (Special Issue: The Biophilic City) Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/
[Journal article]Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN., & Маркова, A. (2014). One flew over the Kakapo nest. Doll Master. No 1.(41)(1), 30-36 Retrieved from http://www.dollmaster.ru/
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Marriott, TN. (2011). Lost and found within new media design. Memory Connection. 1(1), 404-417 Retrieved from http://www.memoryconnection.org/journals/
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Book

Marriott, TN. (2015). The Art of the Contemporary Doll. In S. Korinchak (Ed.) Art of the Contemporary Doll. (pp. 70 - 71). 4880 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA 19310, USA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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marriott, TN. (2015). White Cloud Worlds, Volume 3, An Anthology of Science fiction and fantasy artwork from Aotearoa, New Zealand. In P. tobin (Ed.) White Cloud Worlds. (pp. 195 - 199). China: Ignite inc
[Chapter]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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church, K. (2020). unmasking the future, National Institute of American Doll Artist 2020. In K. Church (Ed.) Unmasking the Furture. : National Institute of American Doll Artists
[Chapter]Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN., & Craig Potton Publishing, . (2013). Bizarre Bras : World of Wearable Art. In WOWACCM. Staff, & . Craig Potton Publishing (Eds.) Bizarre Bras : World of Wearable Art. (pp. 89 - 90). New Zealand: Craig Potton Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN., Craig Potton Publishing Limited, ., & World of WearableArt Limited, . (2013). WearableArt. In CPP. Limited, . Craig Potton Publishing, & . World of Wearable art ltd (Eds.) WearableArt. (pp. 180 - 181). New Zealand: Craig Potton Publishing
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Marriott, TN. (2010). Storytelling memories. In DA. Filippoupoliti (Ed.) Science exhibitions: Curation and design. (pp. 404 - 431). Edinburgh, UK: MuesumsEtc
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Creative Work

Marriott, T. (2021, April 22). Conserving the magic of our planet : A virtual community art exhibition. (No. of Pieces: 4) [mix media sculpture presented in a digital space]. Walt Disney family museum, San Francisco, USA.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center design. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). Be a Vet Game - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Furniture Design. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T.(2019). Motion graphic narrative - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center. [Motion Graphic, Illustration, 1080p]. https://wildbaserecovery.co.nz/learn-and-teach/our-onsite-education-programme: https://wildbaserecovery.co.nz/learn-and-teach/our-onsite-education-programme
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Marriott, T. (2019). Illustrative Storytelling Modules - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.Edited by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). Keep and eye on your bird game - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). Diagnose Me Game - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.Edited by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). Conservation Kid Game - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019). DoC Ranger for the day - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center. Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center: Palmerston North City Council
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.Edited by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019) Red legged Rails, Parrots high and Low and Penguins on Parade Diorama's - Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center. [Exhibition] Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Education center
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Marriott, T. (2016). The Moose of Fiordland [Artefact]. Petaluma Arts Centre, San Francisco,: Journeys through dark and light: Dolls as Storytellers (group exhibition), curated by Dr Gene Olson, Sherri Morgan and Kim Chigi, Petaluma Gallery, San Francisco, California, USA
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2017). The Journey of Richard Henry [Artefact]. Scientifica: The future in 3D printing, 2nd edition, curated by Miruna Amza, Scientifica, Muzeul Casa Muresenilor, Brasov, Romania
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2013). Bullers Assistant [Artefact]. Dolls of the World - Russia: Pandora platinum dolls of the world (group exhibtion), curated by Lana Letta and Tatiana Ponomareva, Hotel-museum Metropol, Moscow, Russia
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2017). The Rakiura Quest. Toymakers of planet earth, curated by Kathie Olivas, Lana Crooks, Brad Smith and Brandt Peters, Stranger Factory Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA: Stranger Factory
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2017). The Dance of the Kakapo [Artefact]. LUX Light Festival: LUX Light Festival 2017 (group exhibition), curated by Mary Laine, Frank Kitts Park, Wellington, NZ
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2011). Richard Henry [Artefact]. : Included in 'Unscripted', St James Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand (03 Sep - 10 Sep)
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2020) The guardian. [Exhibition] Virtual
[Artwork]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2017). The Rescue [Artefact]. Spectrum, Flesk Publications: Spectrum 24 (book) Edited by John Flesks, Curated by Christian Alzmann, Laurie Lee Brom, Mark Newman, Victo Ngai, John Picacio, John Flesks, Flesk Publications, California, USA
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019, December 6). Winter Salon IX. (No. of Pieces: 3) [3D printed resin, Mix Media]. Stranger Factory Gallery, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
Tanya, M. (2019, October 4). Bewitching IX. (No. of Pieces: 2) [3D printed resin, Mix Media]. Stranger Factory Gallery, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
[Exhibition]Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2019, June 7). Toy Makers of Planet Earth III. (No. of Pieces: 4) [3D printed resin, Mix Media]. Stranger Factory Gallery, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2018, June 28). 55th National Institute of American Doll Artists Annual Conference Exhibition 2018. (No. of Pieces: 5) [3D printed resin, mix media,]. Grovian Doll Museum + Asilomar, Pacific Grove, California, USA.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2019, November 25). Pretty Ugly - Arcade. (No. of Pieces: 1) [3D printed resin, Mix Media]. Thistle Hall, Wellington, NZ.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2015). The Urban Creature [Artefact]. Lux Light festival, Welligton City Council: LUX Light Festival 2014 (group exhibition), curated by Mary Laine, Opera House Lane, Wellington, NZ
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2018, October 23). Candy Shop by Pretty Ugly. (No. of Pieces: 2) [3D printed Resin, Felt, Mix media]. Thistle Hall, Wellington, NZ.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2021, June 14). NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls. (No. of Pieces: 67) [Mix Media]. Te Ara Hihiko, Massey University, Wellington, NZ.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2018, September 28). Myths Monsters and Machines exhibition. (No. of Pieces: 4) [3D printed resin, Mix Media, Polymer Clay]. Northern Contemporary Gallery, Toronto, Canada.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2018, June 8). Dolls and where they live. (No. of Pieces: 3) [3D printed resin, Polymer Clay, Mix Media]. Florida Craft Art, St Petersburg, Florida, USA.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2018, February 24). Lysistrata: Highlighting the power of women. (No. of Pieces: 2) [3D printed resin,]. Mothership Gallery, Philadelphia, USA.
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Marriott, T., & Campbell, C. (2018, August 25). I squeal and susurrate; I boom, blossom and thrive. (No. of Pieces: 8) [Mix Media, 3D printed resin, felt, Polymer Clay]. Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, New Zealand.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2016). 5 Black Robins. Sheraton Suites, Alexandria, VA, USA: National Institute of American Doll Artists
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Marriott, TN. (2015, June 29). Kakatrope II. (No. of Pieces: 1) Massey University, Wellington.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2014). Durer's Rhinoceros [Artefact]. Puke Ariki Gallery: The Creatives (group exhibition), curated by Anna Wild, Puke Ariki Museum, Taranaki, New Zealand
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2015). Kakatrope [Artefact]. Pictoplasma: Pictoplasma Academy All Stars, curated by Peter Thaler and Lars Denicke, Urban Spree Gallery, Berlin, Germany
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2014). Marriott, T. (2014) Huhu Puppet [Design] Production Shed for Maori TV, Wellington, NZ. Maori TV: Production Shed
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Marriott, T. (2014). 126 Kakapos. National Institute of American Doll Artists Annual Conference, Souvenir doll, commissioned by Donna-May Robinson, Bohemian Hotel, Celebration, Florida, USA: National Institute of American Doll Artists
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN., & moore, M. (2014). Playing the Gallery.
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T., Moore, M.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2011, November 29). The Doll Show. (No. of Pieces: 3) [Mix-media polymer clay, fabric,]. Expressions Gallery.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2015, December 15). Tanya Marriott - My little Pony collector and Doll Designer. (No. of Pieces: 90) [Vinyl]. Te Papa Tongarewa.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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marriott, TN. (2015, November 28). Imaginary Worlds. (No. of Pieces: 3) [Super Sculpey, Mixed Media]. Expressions Gallery.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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marriott, TN. (2015, June 17). Aotearoa Fantastical. (No. of Pieces: 6) [Super Sculpey, 3D print, Mix Media]. Fine Art Academy Gallery, Wellington.
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Marriott, TN. (2011, November 1). White Cloud Worlds: New Zealand Science Fiction and Fantasy Art as the Blooom, The Creative Industries Art Show.. (No. of Pieces: 2) [Super Sculpey, Mix Media]. Staatenhaus am Rheinpark, 50679 Cologne, Germany.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2014, December 6). The Creatives. (No. of Pieces: 3) [Mix Media]. Puke Airki Museum, New Plymouth.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.Contributed to by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN., Marmalade Monkey, ., Wellington Maker Space, ., Mohawk Media, ., PixelBrid, ., Makers.org, ., . . . Diatom Studio, . (2013, April 27). The Makertorium. [online]. Te Papa Tongarewa.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN.(2014). The Host : New Zealand 48 hour film festival. [Short Fim]. Paramount theatre, Wellington New Zealand
[Film or Video]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN.(2013). Sleep Shepherds - 2013 New Zealand 48 hour film festival entry.. [film]. Victoria University, Embassy Theatre, Auckland Civic Theatre
[Film or Video]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2014, June 9). Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. (No. of Pieces: 5 pieces) [Polymer Clay and Mix Media Sculpture]. Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th St..
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2014, May 1). Character Selfie, a part of THE PICTOPLASMA PORTRAIT GALLERY show - a group exhibition celebrating the 10th Pictoplasma Berlin Festival. (No. of Pieces: 1 piece) [digital print]. KAUFHAUS JANDORF, Brunnenstr. 19-21, Berlin Mitte.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2013). Gree : Global Game Jam 48 hour Game design competiton..
[Design]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2012, September 27). National Institute of American Doll Artists Annual Conference 2012. (No. of Pieces: 5 pieces) [Polymer Clay and Mix Media Sculpture]. Stamford, Conneticut, USA.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN., fyfe, K., Tuckey, J., Brown, A., & Gardiner, K. (2012, November 3). Wild At Heart. (No. of Pieces: 4 pieces) [Sculpture]. Pataka Gallery, Porirua, New Zelaand.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN.(2012). Not One Tear : 48 hour film festival. [Short Fim]. Paramount theatre, Embassy Theatre, Civic Theatre
[Film or Video]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN.Pictoplasma: Post Digital Monsters, The Missing Link Research project.. [Exhibition] la Gaîté lyrique,Paris
[Artwork]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2011, September 3). Unscripted. (No. of Pieces: 4) [Super Sculpey, Mix Media]. St James Theatre.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2011, August 22). National Institute of American Doll Artists Annual Conference 2011. (No. of Pieces: 6) [Mix-media polymer clay, fabric,]. Westin, Westminster hotel, Denver CO, USA.
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Mason, V., Harris, C., & Marriott, TN. (2009). Whimsical entities. [Co-curator]. Minerva Textile Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand (04 Sep - 03 Oct).
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN.(2009). Free range. [Film]. Wellington: 48HOURS
[Film or Video]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN.(2008). The Diamond Heist.. [Film]. Embassey Theatre, Wellington: 48Hours
[Film or Video]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2008). Takatu [Artefact]. : TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2008). Kanak [Artefact]. : Included in 'World of Wearable Art', TSB Arena, Wellington, New Zealand (25 Sep - 05 Oct)
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2007). Wooden Lace [Artefact]. : Included in 'World of Wearable Art', TBS Arean, Wellington, New Zealand (20 Sep - 30 Sep)
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, TN. (2007). 1000 Bombers [Artefact]. : TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2006). A Pair of Spitfires [Artefact]. : TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington
[Artefact]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2006). The Evolution of the Kiwi [Artefact]. World of Wearableart Awards Show: TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington
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Marriott, TN.ConservARTion. Arthurs Pass Visitors Centre.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, TN.Surplus and Creativity. Conservation House: Te Whare Kaupapa Atawhai, Wellington.
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Thesis

Marriott, TN. (2009). Storytelling memories: A tangible connection to bomber command veterans. (Master's Thesis, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Marriott, T.

Conference

Marriott, T. (2021, March). The world of Pony: An exploration into the design criteria for Eco-Fiction toys.. Presented at The Association for the Study of play. San Antonio.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2021, August). Birds of a Feather. Presented at New Zealand Game Developers Conference. Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2021). Fundamental Design principles for Doll Artists. www.niada.org. online: National Insitute of American Doll Artists 2021 virtual conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2020, October). Formlabs User Summit : User Talk: Character Designer & Researcher Tanya Marriott - Muddling your way through the 3D Printing pipeline. Presented at Formlabs User Summit 2020. Online.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T., & Tonner, R.(2018). Digitally sculpting a doll head in Zbrush. In www.niada.org. Asilomar, Pacific Grove, California, USA
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Marriott, T. (2017, September). Zoetropes and Automata: The handcraft story of digital fabrication. Presented at The Crafty Animator: A Conference on Handmade and Craft-based Animation. Rich Mix Cinema, Shoreditch, London, UK.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2017, July). The Power of the Pony. Presented at The Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference. Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, T. (2016, June). 3D Printing and Traditional Animation. Presented at The Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand 2016. Sydney, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2015, July). Defining the Doll. Presented at 52nd Annual National Institute of American Doll Artists Conference. Portland, OR, USA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
Marriott, T. (2013, June). Tweetme interactive forest. Presented at 25th Annual Conference of the society for Animation Studies: Redefining Animation. Los Angeles, United States of America.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2011). Designing social behaviour through play. In M. Copier, H. Kennedy, & A. Waern (Eds.) http://www.digra.org/dl/display_html?chid=http://www.digra.org/dl/db/11313.17525.pdf. Utrecht School of the Arts: Think Design Play: The fifth international conference of the Digital Research Association (DIGRA)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Marriott, TN. (2011). Interactive memories within Museums. In A. Thomassen, & E. champion (Eds.) IE '10 Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment. Vol. 7thInteractive Entertainment , New Zealand ©2011: IE 2010 The 7th Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment Skip to Content ↓
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Marriott, TN. (2009). Storytelling memories: A tangible connection to bomber command veterans. In M. Schneider, A. Kroner, JCE. Alvarado, AG. Higuera, JC. Augusto, DJ. Cook, . . . V. Callaghan (Eds.) Workshops proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Environments. Vol. 4 (pp. 3 - 8).
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Other

Marriott, T. (2010). The Gravy: Series 4, Episode 9. Television New Zeland
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Marriott, TN. (2014, February). Pandora Platinum Inaugural Art Doll award.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Marriott, T.
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Consultancy and Languages

Consultancy

  • Oct 2012 - May 2019 - Wildbase Massey University
    Developed initial designs for the proposed Wildbase Rehabilitation Aviary and interpretive center.
  • Dec 2012 - April 2013 - Makertorium
    Member of the development team which hosted the Makertorium - - New Zealand's first Makerfaire at Te Papa Tongarewa.
  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 - Apollo 13 Mission Control
    Development of an interlinking app system to encourage participant immersion for the critically acclaimed Apollo 13: Mission control interactive theater.
  • April 2006 - September 2006 - World Of Wearable Arts Stage Show
    Designed and developed small and large props for the 2006 World of Wearable Arts stage show

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

197.800 Design thesis



Courses Coordinated

Contact Supervisor

Media and Links

Media

  • 29 May 2016 - Radio
    Art and Industry of Imagination Radio New Zealand
    Art and Industry of Imagination Radio New Zealand Interview
  • 26 Jan 2013 - Newspaper, Online
    Game will come to life in 48 hours
    Digital media expert and toy designer Tanya Marriott is moving up from the challenge of creating a film in 48 hours to creating a full video game in the same time.
  • 25 Jan 2013 - Community Service, Online, Other
    Global Game Jam
    48-hours to create the world’s best computer game – Watch Massey University School of Design students camp out at The Dowse and compete in the Global Game Jam.
  • 19 May 2015 - Online
    Tanya Marriott’s 3D Printed Kakatrope Pays Tribute
    This zoetrope Marriott dubbed the Kakatrope was made for the Pictoplasma All-Stars show and exhibited at Urban Spree in Berlin, and the artist says it was meant to explore animation technique not conf
  • 16 Jul 2013 - Online
    Bizarre Bras for breast cancer research
    Launch of the World of wearabel Arts Bizzarre bar book, featuring my design "A Pair of Spitfires"

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