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Associate Professor Rodney Adank

Associate Professor - Industrial Design

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Design

Rodney Adank is an industrial design academic with 25 years’ experience across product design and development and institutes of design, technology and creative arts.

Rodney has been awarded research funding for national design and industry collaborations focusing on affective aspects of product design, along with speculative research funding focusing housing affordability, resilience, and health and wellbeing. He has led numerous design research projects resulting in international Red Dot awards.

He studied at the Wellington Polytechnic School of Design and subsequently at the College of Creative Arts: Dip ID and MDes (Dist).

Professional

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Prizes and Awards

  • Massey Innovation award 2021 - Massey Ventures - Supporting Research Innovation (2021)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Rodney Adank works across areas of affective design, ergonomics, product design and development. He has special interests in: seating and adhocism, usability due to sensory experience, resilient design in relation to disaster contexts, and design theory in relation to methods and creativity.

Thematics

Design – for Commerce, Community and Culture, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Built Environment And Design (120000): Design History and Theory (120301): Design Innovation (120302): Design Practice and Management (120300): Industrial Design (120305)

Keywords

Co-design, Design research, Prototyping strategy, Product design, Design for health, Ergonomics, Design for resilience, Adhocism and hybridization, Affective design.

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 2 8

Research Outputs

Journal

Laird, I., McIntyre, J., Borman, B., Adank, R., & Ashby, L. (2022). A New Zealand regional work-related sprains and strains surveillance, management and prevention programme: study protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 23(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Adank, R., Laird, I.
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Book

Goellner, M., Warell, A., Adank, R., Garrett, L., & Parker, T. (2011). Design for Desirability: A Collaborative Innovation-Initiative between New Zealand Design Academia and Industry. In A. Silva, & R. Simões (Eds.) Handbook of Research on Trends in Product Design and Development. (pp. 328 - 347). USA: Engineering Science Reference
[Chapter]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Goellner, M., Warell, A., Adank, R., Garrett, L., & Parker, T. (2010). Design for desirability: A collaborative innovation-initiative between New Zealand design academia and industry. In Handbook of Research on Trends in Product Design and Development: Technological and Organizational Perspectives. (pp. 328 - 347).
[Chapter]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Mehzoud, SA. (Eds.) (2009). Surplus and creativity: Design and the readymade. Wellington, New Zealand: Affect: The Centre for Affective Design Research
[Edited Book]Edited by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG., & Warell, A. (2008). "Five Senses Testing" - Assessing And Predicting Sensory Experience Of Product Design. In PMA. Desmet, J. van Erp, & MA. Karlsson (Eds.) Design & Emotion Moves. (pp. 35 - 58). United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Adank, R.

Creative Work

Adank, R. (2017). General Motors Bench Seats 2017: Chevrolet 59, Impala 62, Holden 71. Instagram - Web portal.
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R., Marin-Hoyos, M., Du Plessis, L., Kremer, K., Gardiner, J., & Chu, W. (2017). Metrositi. 22nd - 23rd May: Jupiters Casino Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia: Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference 2017
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R., Kremer, K.
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Adank, R., Austin, N., Wright, H., Fulton, P., & Jones, M. (2017). Octave. Red Dot Museum, Singapore
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R., Drain, A., Jones, M., McCafferty, S., & McIntyre, L. (2017). Lattice. Singapore: Red Dot Awards
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG. (2017). Morris Minor Chair.
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.

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Adank, RG. (2017). Rover 75 Suite.
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, R. (2016). Blue Rover Chair. European Union Intellectual Property Office, Alicante, Spain
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2016). Holey Chair. IP Australia, Discovery House, Canberra, Australia
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2016). Morris Rover Chair. European Union Intellectual Property Office, Alicante, Spain
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2016). Rocking Rover. Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, Stout Street, Wellington New Zealand
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2015). Move Over Rover. Te Ara Hihiko, Massey University, Wellington: "Virtually Pop" Exhibition, curated by J.Preston and A. Geczy, aligned with Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2015). Day Out Chair. Instagram
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG. (2015). Adorer Chair.
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG. (2015). Rare Rover.
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG. (2015). Utility Rover.
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
Foster, S., Mehzoud, S., & Adank, RG. (2010). Mac Pac Interactive Product Information Interface prototype. Christchurch
[Design]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG. (2010, November 15). Surplus & Creativity: Design and the Readymade - Kinder, Softer, Sweeter. (No. of Pieces: 31) [Curated exhibition: Mixed media]. Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai, 18 Manners Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Mehzoud, SA., & Adank, RG. (2009, November 18). Surplus and creativity: Design and the Readymade. [Co-curated exhibition: Mixed media]. Conservation House Te Whare Kaupapa Atawhai, Wellington.
[Exhibition]Authored by: Adank, R.

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Thesis

Adank, R. (2015). RARA : Rover chairs an adventure in adhocism. (Master's Thesis, Massey University, College of Creative Arts, Wellington)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Adank, R.
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IP

Adank, RG.(2016). . IPONZ Design Registration 422039: New Zealand: Rocking Rover Chair, 2016
[Patent]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG.(2016). . Design Registration Number: 201614994: Australia: Holey Chair, 2016.
[Patent]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG.(2016). . Design Registration No. 003368737-0002: European Union: Morris Rover Chair, 2016
[Patent]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG.(2016). . Design Number: 003368737-0001: European Union: Blue Rover Chair, 2016
[Patent]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Conference

Kremer, K., Adank, R., & Murnieks, A. (2018, November). The afterthought on aftershocks – human centred design in emergency management. Presented at ISCRAM Asia Pacific 2018 – Innovating for Resilience. Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R., Kremer, K., Murnieks, A.Contributed to by: Murnieks, A.
Kaufman, J., Justice, L., Harden, D., & Hoffman, K.(2018). Panel Discussion - YPHD? Is a PhD Needed for Design?. . New Orleans
[Conference Other]Contributed to by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2017, July). Blue rover chair: Adhocism and design DNA. Presented at Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand 8th Annual Conference. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2017, May). Design in the disaster context: From adhoc solutions to developed resilience. Presented at Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference. Jupiters Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., Marin - Hoyos, MA., Du Plessis, L., Kremer, K., Gardiner, J., & Chu, W. (2017). Metrositi: Public Shelter System. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference. Gold Coast, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R., Kremer, K.
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Adank, R. (2017). Which multitool would MacGyver Use? Equipment taxonomy designed to achieve agility in Adhoc field deployment. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australia & New Zealand Search & Rescue Conference. Gold Coast, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R., Garrett, L., & Edgar, O. (2017). Situated Design: Developing Depth and Understanding in Equipment Design for Urban Search and Rescue. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australia & New Zealand Search & Rescue Conference. Gold Coast, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R. (2017). Search and rescue needs stuff: Products and services that need development and shaping for purposeful application. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australia & New Zealand Search & Rescue. Gold Coast, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Kremer, K. (2017). Floodscape: a smart phone application for herding cats in an unfolding tsunami event.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australia & New Zealand Search & Rescue Conference. Gold Coast, Australia.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R., Kremer, K.
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Adank, RG.Move Over Rover - a high chair to adhocism. [Range Rover leather seats, steel pipe, cast iron clamps, power supply, 1140mm x 1560mm x 1750mm].. In Virtually POP is a curated (peer-reviewed) exhibition aligned with the 2015 POPCAANZ Conference ISBN 978-0-646-93725-0. Wellington
[Conference Other]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Howden-Chapman, P., Adank, R., Joiner, D., & Stearns, C. (2013). Residential Reconstruction on the Rim of Fire. In Urban Affairs Association 43rd Annual Conference Building the 21st Century City: Inclusion, Innovation, and Globalization(pp. 237 - 237). , 43rd Annual Urban Affairs Association Conference Building the 21st Century City: Inclusion, Innovation, and Globalization San Francisco, California: Urban Affairs Association
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Foster, S., Mehzoud, S., & Adank, R. (2010). Up with the play: TUI prototype design for retail experiences. The 7th Australian Conference on Interactive Entertainment 2010. (pp. 41 - 44). : 7th Australian Conference on Interactive Entertainment
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R., Foster, S., Mehzoud, S.
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Sigurjonsson, J., Smith, P., Shekar, A., & Adank, R.The continuum of design and engineering education: Competencies in final projects. DS 62: Proceedings of E and PDE 2010, the 12th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education - When Design Education and Design Research Meet. (pp. 315 - 320).
[Conference]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Foster, S., Mehzoud, S., & Adank, R.(2010). Up with play: Interactive demonstration. . Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Other]Authored by: Adank, R., Foster, S.
Foster, S., Mehzoud, S., & Adank, R. (2010). Up with the play. Poster session presented at the meeting of 7th Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment. Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R., Foster, S.
Sigurjonsson, J., Smith, P., Shekar, A., & Adank, R. (2010). The continuum of design and engineering education: Competencies in final projects. The 12th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education 2010. (pp. 1 - 6).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG. (2009). Aesthetics of Interaction: Design, the Ageing and Sensory Experience. In RG. Adank, & L. Gardner Wood (Eds.) New Zealand: 15th New Zealand Ergonomics Society Conference: Ergonomics for the Ageing Population,
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Goellner, M., Garrett, LK., Parker, AI., Adank, RG., & Warell, A. (2009). Design for desirability: An innovation-focused research collaboration between academia and industry. International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference: Design, Rigour & Relevance. (pp. 2909 - 2919). Korea
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
Goellner, M., Garrett, LK., Parker, AI., Adank, RG., & Warell, A. (2009). Design for desirability: An innovation-focused research collaboration between academia and industry. In International Association of Societies of Design Research: Design, Rigour & Relevance(pp. 207 - 207). , International Association of Societies of Design Research 2009: Korean Society of Design Science
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
Blaise, A., Legg, SJ., Widanarko, U., Noble, AD., Adank, RG., & Davidson, G. (2009, May). Comparison of two tramping backpacks using subjective perceptual methods in simulated field conditions. . Rotorua, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG., & Snowdon, J. (2008). Quick Deployment Disaster Shelters: Building Community Through Design. In E. Seville, S. Wilkinson, R. Potangaroa, & J. Le Masurier (Eds.) http://www.resorgs.org.nz/irec2008/i-rec2008_papers.shtml. Resilient Organisations Research Programme University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, New Zealand 8140: 4th International i-Rec Conference - Building resilience: achieving effective post-disaster reconstruction
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Warell, A. (2008). Exploring sensory perception, appraisal and concern: An approach to support design activity. In PMA. Desmet, SA. Tzvetanova, PPM. Hekkert, & L. Justice (Eds.) http://www.designandemotion.org/society/knowledge_base/?root=2. Hong Kong: 6th Design & Emotion Conference 2008 - Dare to Desire
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG. (2008, October). Exploring sensory perception, appraisal and concern: An approach to support design activity. Presented at 6th Design & Emotion Conference 2008 - Dare to Desire. Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Warell, A. (2008). Exploring sensory perception, appraisal and concern: An approach to support design activity. In http://www.designandemotion.org/society/knowledge_base/?root=2, 6th Design & Emotion Conference 2008 - Dare to Desire Hong Kong: Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, R., & Warell, A.(2008). Exploring sensory perception, appraisal and concern: An approach to support design activity. Paper presented at the meeting of Proceedings from the 6th Conference on Design and Emotion 2008
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG. (2008, April). Quick Deployment Disaster Shelters: Building Community Through Design. Presented at 4th International i-Rec Conference - Building resilience: achieving effective post-disaster reconstruction. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch New Zealand..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Snowdon, J. (2008). Quick Deployment Disaster Shelters: Building Community Through Design. In http://www.resorgs.org.nz/irec2008/i-rec2008_papers.shtml(pp. 16 - 16). , 4th International i-Rec Conference - Building resilience: achieving effective post-disaster reconstruction Resilient Organisations Research Programme University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, New Zealand 8140: http://www.resorgs.org.nz/contacts.shtml
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Snowdon, J.(2008). Quick Deployment Disaster Shelters: Building Community Through Design. Paper presented at the meeting of http://www.resorgs.org.nz/irec2008/i-rec2008_papers.shtml. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch New Zealand.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Warell, A., Adank, RG., Garrett, LK., Goellner, M., & Parker, AI. (2008). Design for desirability: perceptions and implications in New Zealand export industry. 15th International Product Development Management Conference. (pp. 1 - 12).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
Warrell, A., Adank, RG., Parker, AI., & Goellner, M. (2008, June). Design for desirability: Perceptions and implications in new Zealand export industry. Presented at European institute for advanced studies in management (EIASM) 15th international product development management conference. Hamburg Germany.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
Warrell, A., Adank, RG., Garrett, LK., Goellner, M., & Parker, AI.(2008). Design for desirability: Factors mindsets and practices in New Zealand export industry. . Hamburg Germany
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG., & Finnis, KK. (2007). Disaster denial: Solutions for survival. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 1). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
O'Donovan, M., Adank, RG., & Pawson, A. (2007). ResQmax: A multitool for Fire Brigades and Urban Search and Rescue. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 55). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
Cook, W., Adank, RG., & Chua, A. (2007). The Hydrant mains-connected emergency water tank system. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 8). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
Tolladay, I., & Adank, RG. (2007). R-PLB: A personal response locator beacon. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 72). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Snowdon, J., & Adank, RG. (2007). Unite: Modular shelter solution for immediate disaster response. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 69). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
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McLaughlin, D., & Adank, RG. (2007). Airaid: Emergency manual nebulization. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 51). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Mills, P., & Adank, RG. (2007). GATHER: GPS digital register. In Proceedings of the Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to response and recovery(pp. 53). : GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
Garrett, LK., & Adank, RG. (2007, September). Human factors in design: Case studies and perspectives. Presented at Occupational Health Physiotherapy Group 2007 Annual Seminar. Stella Maris Centre, Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG., Warell, AV., & Robertson, TR. (2007). Moving towards aesthetics: Sensory testing in product design/development. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society Conference: 'Ergonomic(s) Perpectives'(pp. 34 - 37). : New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG., Warell, AV., & Robertson, TR. (2007, November). Moving towards aesthetics: Sensory testing in product design/development. Presented at New Zealand Ergonomics Society Conference 2007. Waiheke Island, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
Snowdon, J., & Adank, RG. (2007). Unite: Modular shelter solution for immediate disaster response. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: From warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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McLaughlin, D., & Adank, RG. (2007). Airaid: Emergency manual nebulization. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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O'Donovan, M., Adank, RG., & Pawson, A. (2007). Resqmax: A multi tool for fire brigades and urban search and rescue. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Finnis, K. (2007). Disaster denial: Solutions for survival. Poster session presented at the meeting of 1st Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warning to response to recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Pawson, A., & Adank, RG. (2007). Vertebrace: A multi scenario first aid stretcher. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Cook, W., Adank, RG., & Chua, A. (2007). The Hydrant mains-connected emergency water tank system. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
Mills, P., & Adank, RG. (2007). Gather: GPS digital register. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Tolladay, I., & Adank, RG. (2007). R-PLB: A personal response locator beacon. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference: from warnings to reponse and recovery. Brisbane, QLD
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Warell, AV. (2006, September). Assessing the sensory experience of product design: Towards a method for 'Five Senses Testing'. Presented at 5th International Conference on Design and Emotion. Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, RG., & Warell, AV. (2006). Assessing the sensory experience of product design: Towards a method for 'Five Senses Testing'. In 5th International Conference on Design and Emotion(pp. 9). : Chalmers University of Technology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Adank, R.
Adank, R., & Warell, A. (2006). Assessing the sensory experience of product design: Towards a method for 'Five Senses Testing'. Proceedings from the 5th Conference on Design and Emotion 2006.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Jacobs, AM., Adank, RG., & Shekar, A. (2005). Development of a user interface for a home automation system. : 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
Jacobs, AM., Adank, RG., & Shekar, A. (2005). Development of a user interface for a home automation system. Virtual Modelling and Rapid Manufacturing - Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping. (pp. 607 - 611).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Other

Prasanna, R., Adank, R., & Kremer, K. (2014). Successfully got through to the 2nd round of Humanitarian Innovation Fund ( Large Grant). Topic: Floodscape Value: 139,620 GPB.
[Other]Authored by: Adank, R., Kremer, K., Rahubadde Kankanamge, R.Contributed to by: Rahubadde Kankanamge, R.
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Adank, RG. (2010). Surplus & Creativity: Design and the Readymade Kinder, Softer, Sweeter. (pp. 1 - 66). Affect: The Centre for Affective Design Research
[Other]Edited by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., & Mehzoud, SA. (2009). Surplus and creativity: Design and the readymade.. (pp. 1 - 60). Affect: The Centre for Affective Design Research
[Other]Edited by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., Low, K., Parker, AI., & Honger, J. (2008). Tait Radio Communications - Developing a Design Philosphy. Affect - the centre for affective design research
[Other]Authored by: Adank, R.
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Adank, RG., Mehzoud, SA., & Taylor, L. (2007). The Birdhouse Project.
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 0
Co-supervisor 1 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Zene Krige - Doctor of Philosophy
    Fruit Measurement Horticultural Devices: Developing usability across complex systems
  • Rachael Hall - Doctor of Philosophy
    Kūkū: A re-imagined fangufangu developed through a Kakala Design Framework

Co-supervisor of:

  • Tanya Marriott - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Underfoot - an exploration into Eco-fiction character toy design.

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2022 - ~ Shaik Areef - Doctor of Philosophy
    Slot n’ Slide - A Concept Design for a Life Jacket for Flood Events in India
  • 2022 - Magdalena Karasinska - Doctor of Philosophy
    SMOOSH : a conceptual approach to adaptable flat-pack shoes for contemporary digital nomads

Media and Links

Media

  • 01 Feb 2023 - Magazine
    Rangahau Research at Massey University 2022
    Improving Pharmaceutical Fridges. Many pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines and speciality treatments are temperature sensitive. The cold chain is a process used to maintain these products within the requi

Other Links

  • An adventure in adhocism - Practice based research exploring the nature of opportunity availed by an adhocist strategy in seating design. Inspired and sustained through focus and reflection on Ron Arad’s Rover Chair, 1981.