Advancing Design Education Through Inquiry and Innovation.
My scholarship of teaching and learning explores how research-informed pedagogy, emerging technologies, and experiential learning can strengthen graphic design education. Through instructional experimentation, curriculum development, assessment, and professional dissemination, I investigate approaches that support student inquiry, creative independence, and professional readiness.
Pedagogical Innovation & Inquiry
Research-Informed UX/UI Design Pedagogy
Developing and refining instructional methods that integrate user research, iterative prototyping, usability testing, structured critique, and reflection. Course revisions emphasize progressive learning milestones and evidence-based design decisions.
Emerging Technologies in Design Education
Exploring the instructional applications of artificial intelligence, voice technologies, and interactive tools to expand opportunities for creative experimentation, accessibility, and student engagement.
Neuroscience-Informed Design Education
Investigating how principles of attention, perception, memory, emotion, and agency can inform the teaching of visual communication and human-centered design.
Educational Research & Dissemination
Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) Conference
Presented and facilitated an interactive workshop for higher education retail professionals, translating principles of brand identity, visual communication, and lifestyle marketing into practical strategies for campus retail environments. The session combined professional expertise with applied learning to support participants in strengthening brand positioning, audience engagement, and campus connections. Primary Boyer Classification: Scholarship of Integration. Teaching & Learning Contribution: Professional Education, Workshop Facilitation, and Knowledge Dissemination. Cross-reference: Scholarship of Integration for full presentation documentation.
The One Club Educator's Summit
Presented approaches to experiential design education that connect classroom instruction with professional engagement, collaborative creative challenges, and industry participation.
Design Biblioteca
Developed an accessible, evolving educational resource connecting graphic design foundations, history, professional practice, and emerging technologies. The platform supports independent learning and provides instructional references for students, educators, and design practitioners.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
Iterative Studio Instruction and Course Redesign
Refining course structures through scaffolded assignments, formative critique, prototype testing, and reflection. These approaches support the development of research skills, creative decision-making, and increasingly independent design practice.
Assessment and Feedback Practices
Strengthening student learning through transparent evaluation criteria, rubric-aligned written feedback, verbal critique, and opportunities for revision. These practices connect assessment with continued creative development.