Art Department

1995 Master of Fine Arts. Department of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Concentration in Graphic Design, Calligraphy, and Bookmaking.
1981 Master of Arts. Department of Art, Western Michigan University. Concentration in Graphic Design.
1978 Bachelor of Arts. Department of Art, Western Michigan University. Concentration in Graphic Design, Photography and Printmaking.
Graduated magna cum laude.

Academic Positions:

2007-present Associate Professor, Department of Art.
2005-2007 Assistant Professor. Department of Art.

University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Currently teaching introductory, intermediate and advanced studio courses in graphic design, typography, and typefounding. Course content includes design theory, typefounding, typography, identity systems, and design history. Significant recent focus on developing a new intermediate graphic design course which emphasizes design research methodologies and working process. Also responsible for working with graduate students on independent research projects.

2002-2005 Associate Professor. School of Art and Design.
1996-2002 Assistant Professor. School of Art and Design.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Responsible for advanced studio courses which emphasize conceptual processes, design research methodologies, project management, portfolio development, and job search strategies. Course content included design theory, typefounding, book structures, typography, identity systems, branding, special events promotion, gaming, interface design, design history, wayfinding systems and exhibition design. Additional responsibilities included direction of graduate students, committee assignments (executive, curriculum development, undergraduate, publications, nominations, library, facilities), sponsorship of the student design organization (AIGA), and service to university, regional, and state communities. Significant recent focus was on developing a new sequence of four basic theory courses for the new undergraduate curriculum.

1995-1996 Visiting Adjunct Professor. School of Art and Design.
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Taught intermediate studio courses which focused on design research methods and electronic production tools. Also taught advanced courses focusing on the design of typefaces using traditional and electronic media. Responsibilities also included working with students on independent studio and research projects.

1994-1995 Lecturer. Department of Art, College of Arts and Communication. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Taught studio courses which familiarized beginning students with two-dimensional design theory, problem solving, basic typography, and electronic production. Also taught advanced courses which emphasized design research, publication planning and electronic pre-press production processes. Responsibilities included membership on several committees, and faculty sponsorship of the student design organization.

1992-1994 Lecturer. Department of Art, School of Education.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Taught studio courses which familiarized beginning students with calligraphy, basic typography, electronic and manual production, and design history. Responsibilities also included working with students on independent studio and research projects.

1978-1981 Graduate Student Instructor. Department of Art, School of Education. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Taught studio courses which familiarized beginning students with two-dimensional design theory, problem solving, basic typography, manual production, letterpress, and design history.