academic appointments

Senior Lecturer
The Ohio State University
Jan 2006 – Present

Design 200: “Survey of Design,” Introduction to theory, rationale, practice, and societal impact of design; design process, critical issues, relationship to the environment.

1. •expanded the course to accommodate greater scope and more credit hours
   

2. •developed activities to demonstrate (rather than lecture) typical industrial, interior and visual communication design processes
   

3. •taught 3 quarters
   

Design 552: “Type In Motion,” an overview of communication methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in the various stages of the design process.

1. •explored the boundaries of design beyond the “visual” by focusing on motion and the inherent complexities offered by time-based media such as audio
   

2. •expanded upon Professor Stone’s innovative course by adding content, exploring the psychological aspects of motion and anthropomorphism, encouraging the use of effective cinematography, and stressing the power of the narrative
   

3. •taught 3 quarters
   

Design 573: “Web Design Process,” Electronic communication techniques related to the web and interactivity; web design and technology principles.

1. •developed a new course for design minors and non-majors focusing a web design process from proposal to prototype
   

2. •taught 6 quarters
   

Design 673 / 674: “Advanced Interactive,” Application of visual communication principles to interactive multimedia and the integration of rich media resources.

1. •encouraged the the visualization and manipulation of information in new ways using advanced interface and interactivity
   

2. •taught 1 quarter
   

Graduate Teaching Associate
The Ohio State University
Sep 2002 – Jun 2005

Design 160: “Survey of Design,” Introduction to theory, rationale, practice, and societal impact of design; design process, critical issues, relationship to the environment.

1. •offered graduate teaching associate’s position for third year and taught 9 consecutive quarters
   

2. •nominated for the Graduate Associate Teaching Award in 2004