Profile:
I have studied commercial art since my A.S. in 1994 and have worked in the advertising agency industry since its early inception. I have a career background in both corporate (Wall Street law firm) and (Madison Ave) ad agencies. I have an academic and professional background spanning animation; user experience design; information architecture; knowledge management; literature; web design and development; as well as visual, digital, print production, fine arts, art history, oil painting and mixed media.
I completed my BA from Columbia University and my MS from KSU in User Experience Design (UXD). Additionally, I have multiple certificates from Noble Desktop and the NY Code + Design Academy. Aside from being a professional student myself, I have remote, a/synchronous, hybrid and, in both the classroom and lab setting, professional teaching experience. I’ve taught branding, design, typography, color theory, code, Adobe software, studio arts, user experience design, interaction design, interface design, portfolio management, digital graphics and imaging. As an adjunct formerly, at CUNY in the Heights and NYU SPS CADA. As well as currently at Parson’s | The New School, Baruch | CUNY, The College of Westchester and New York Institute of Technology | NY Tech.
I am an enthusiastic, responsive and devoted teacher and mentor to my students. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out during or after class. I have a vested interest in their success both professionally and ethically. Having started my career at a technical school garnering my first job in the industry before the completion of my portfolio class I know the value of both practical applications and the theory behind the work.
My career has spanned many trends and waves of change. I have earned certificates throughout to stay abreast of technological advances. Primarily recognizing that design is at the crossroads of this changing landscape as well as traditional and classic methods and principles. Technology can only produce to the level of the input of the user and that’s what I specialize in, best practices and tips and tricks. What you take away from the course and remember and apply in 6 months is key. I am both a driven and passionate learner that looks forward to discovering new things alongside my students, as well as cheerleading and coaching as necessary!
Degrees Held:
B.A. in Literature, Columbia University (2007)
M.S. in User Experience Design, KSU (2017)
Research Interests:
Disruptive Technology and the Future; Storytelling; User Experience Design; TESOL
Courses I have taught:
Typography
Color Theory
Portfolio Management
Building Your Brand
Digital Graphics
Basic Photoshop
Advanced Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Digital Imaging
User Interface Design
User Experience Design
Interaction Design
HTML5 + CSS3
Studio Drawing