Summary
Byron Mallett is a digital media designer and Lecturer in Design at Victoria University of Wellington with 13 years of experience teaching 3D, VFX, animation, and XR design. He blends academic rigour—holding a Masters in Design Innovation (Computer Graphics)—with hands-on skills in character rigging, motion capture, game prototyping and creative coding. Byron has a long track record of course coordination and practical instruction using industry tools like Autodesk Maya, Processing and After Effects, shaping curricula from first-year interaction design to advanced XR modules. He also brings applied research and production experience, from data visualisation and Flash development to building interactive energy-monitoring prototypes for real-world projects. Known for translating technical workflows into teachable practice, he quietly bridges creative storytelling and interactive systems in both classroom and studio contexts.
13 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Masters of Design Innovation, Computer Graphics, Masters of Design Innovation, Computer Graphics at Victoria University of Wellington