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I learned how to design at design school. But I learned how to be a designer from Massimo Vignelli.<\/h5>michael bierut \u2022 pentagram partner, famed designer and author<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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Teaching Philosophy.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

My teaching career in higher education began in 2018 at the School of Art and Design at Texas State University. During five years, I taught the following courses: Trademark Design, Branding Systems, Environmental Graphic Design, and Senior Portfolio. In the Fall of 2023, I began my tenure track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Art at Baylor University, where I continue to teach Graphic Design.<\/p>\n

My focus in teaching and professional practice is human-centered design (HCD), enterprise-scale design, and a robust approach to critical thinking. I find the correlation between understanding and offering a solution to address the core of the problem fascinating. Thus, I avoid only providing an immediate\u2014sometimes temporary\u2014solution.<\/p>\n

Lastly, I approach design with a systems-based mentality, an essential component of the HCD philosophy. This approach provides a 360\u00b0 solution instead of focusing on isolated materials. Furthermore, it influences the designer to find cohesive solutions that effectively communicate one message in different communication channels.<\/p>\n

Exploration in visual communications is excellent, but students must learn the rules first. Moreover, graphic design is all about visual communication. Hence, a strategic approach to every project delivers consistent, effective, and successful solutions. Finally, storytelling and conceptual strategies are fundamental to achieving successful communication designs. The concept is always king!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Student Design Competitions.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I sustain that student design competitions are great for promoting the students\u2019 work, course outcomes, and design program reputation. Due to design competitions, I witnessed a significant increase in student and faculty rapport during my tenure at Texas State.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, my approach to teaching has led to numerous student work adjudications in regional, national, and international design competitions. These design competitions are the American Advertising Federation<\/a>, AIGA FLUX<\/a>, CMYK, Communication Arts<\/a>, GDUSA<\/a>, Graphis<\/a>, LogoLounge<\/a>, and National Student Show & Conference<\/a>. As a result, my teaching methodology and student work were prominently featured in two highly-regarded design international publications\u2014Graphis Journal #371 and LogoLounge 12 book.<\/p>\n

Lastly, I ensure my students understand I am always available beyond the classroom and my official courses. This approach to teaching has allowed me to mentor and continue to help students even after they graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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March 2024<\/span>Baylor Bearathon<\/span>

It was the first race I ever ran, and it was at Baylor!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2021<\/span>Graphis Journal<\/span>

Teaching methodology featured in the Education Section of Graphis Journal #371.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023<\/span>BAYLOR UNIVERSITY<\/span>

Office at Baylor University during my first year of tenure-track. Portrait by Virginia Herschend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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What Do My Students Think?<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n KATE SUDDERTH \u2022 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY \u2022 CLASS OF SPRING 2024<\/i><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n