Biography

Prof Katja Holtta-Otto

Katja Hölttä-Otto is a Professor of Engineering Design in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Melbourne.

Hölttä-Otto works in design theory and methodology with specific emphasis on interdisciplinary topics linked to engineering design. Her expertise includes creativity in engineering, empathy and user centered design, design thinking and design methods in general. She is also active in complex system design, including design of product families and design for circular economy.

She is an expert in interdisciplinary design education and is known for her active hands-on approach to innovative product development. She also does corporate innovation and design thinking training. She has worked with several engineering and service firms globally.