Design-oriented, after-school enrichment programs for pre-college students (aged roughly 16 to 18 years), also known as out-of-school or after-school programs in the U.S., often address or attempt to address issues around justice and empowerment in underserved and urban communities. This case study examines Youth Design, a non-profit out-of-school program that, for fourteen years (2003–2017), served public high school students in urban settings in Boston, Massachusetts. More

In 2021 I was asked to review Design in Crisis for Design and Culture. The full review can be accessed here.

In October 2020, Netflix released the miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, which captivated audiences worldwide. The absence of an opening title sequence throughout the series made the surprise inclusion of a beautifully crafted closing title sequence even more impactful. Designed by Saskia Marka and accompanied by Carlos Rafael Rivera’s compelling score, the sequence inspired the author to use it as the basis for an undergraduate-level motion design assignment. This case study highlights effective tactics for collaborative motion design pedagogy. More

This paper examines the objectives, components, and outcomes of two interconnected undergraduate graphic design projects that use photography, writing, experiential learning and critical design to examine issues related to the environment, nature, aesthetics and sustainable design. More

At the 2021 NERD Summit I presented a mini-case study of my new website—informed by notions of praxis. Along the way, I shared contextual research, influential ideas, tools, and approaches that helped shape the project.