The pursuit of learning new things — whether in design or in life — is worth all my energy. I promise my collaborators — students and clients — passion and commitment to be both mentor and partner as we journey through our visual education.
This journey between designer and client, or teacher and student, is the best part of the job. I try to create a discourse whether in a client presentation or a classroom critique. It opens new avenues and improves the quality of ideas, as well as the final product. Design should always be a collaborative effort, in concept and completion.
I am always questioning. The development and exploration of the idea are as important, if not more important, than the final piece. I strive to teach this to students by questioning concepts and pushing technical limits. I believe it’s the only way we can grow as visual thinkers.
Just keep this in mind: (a) design is a way of thinking, and (b) more brains are better than one.
education
Master of Fine Arts, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana
2005
Printmaking/Book Art study, Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Venice, Italy
2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking, Drake University Des Moines, Iowa
2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Drake University Des Moines, Iowa
1999
Studio Arts Study, Institute of Italian Studies, Lorenzo de Medici, Florence, Italy
1997
academic experience
Assistant Professor of Art, Communication Design, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
2006 - Present
Adjunct Lecturer/Associate Instructor, Indiana University
2002 - 2006
professional experience
partner, Studio Wan-ker
2007 - Present
Freelance Designer
1997 - 2007
Graphic Designer, Drake University Office of Marketing and Communications
1999 - 2002
Art Director, Erickson - McLellan
1997 - 1999
affiliations
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
2002 - Present
University and College Designers Association (UCDA)
undergraduate programs
studio
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