My teaching philosophy centers on creating inclusive, inquiry-driven learning environments where students develop as thoughtful and socially responsible designers. I encourage students to approach design as a process of research, reflection, experimentation, and collaboration, considering not only how design functions, but also whom it serves and how it shapes people’s experiences. Through human-centered and equity-centered approaches, I support students in connecting design theory with practice, developing strong technical and conceptual skills, and becoming more critical and empathetic design practitioners.

Recent courses taught in design:

Aug. 2023–present 

Assistant Professor (tenure-track), College of Arts & Sciences, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 

• ART155: Research & Application

• ART144: Advanced Interactive Design

• ART114: Interactive Design

• ART100: Design Issues

• ART052: Form & Concept

• ART050: Idea of Design

• ART021: Digital Media

Aug. 2018–May. 2023

Instructor of Record, College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

• ARTGR522: Graduate Studio II

• ARTGR484: Experimental Books

• ARTGR274: Typography

• ARTGR272: Digital Photography

• ARTGR270: Graphic Design Studio

• ARTGR275 & 276: Graphic Design Technology I & II