EDUCATION

M.F.A., Graphic Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. May 2007
· Thesis: Webpage Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm Driven CSS
· Major Professor: Sunghyun Kang, Associate Professor, Graphic Design

B.F.A., Graphic Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. 1998-2002

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

Identity, typography, publication and web design

TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Instructor/TA, Junior Graphic Design Studio, ISU, Spring 2007.
· Course on development of design concepts for the printing and electronic publishing process. Intro to systems design.
· In charge of a section of 20 students. Grade projects, exercises and lead group discussions and critiques.

Teaching Assistant, Senior Graphic Design Studio, ISU. Fall 2006.
· Assisted in teaching a course on symbology, corporate idenity/system and signage design
· Graded projects, exercises and led group discussions and critiques.

Substitute Teaching, Sophomore Graphic Design Studio, ISU. Nov. 2005.
· Assisted in teaching a course on typography, design principles and visual composition.
· Offered in-progress design input, led pin-up critique and textbook review.

Research Assistant (Graphic/Web Designer), Complex Computation Lab, ISU. 2003-present.
· Designed print and web material (logos, icons and other graphics for conference poster and published paper, etc.).
· Designed and managed lab website (http://www.complex.iastate.edu).

FIELD EXPERIENCE

American Greetings, Creative division, Cleveland, OH. Intern. Summer 2001.
· Designed and edited greeting cards (typography, illustration and photography touch-ups)
· Designed party goods and seasonal promotional products.
· Gained pre-press knowledge and experience (finishing techniques, production workflow).

UpSwing Design, Oak Park, IL. Freelance Designer. Feb.-Mar. 2003.
· Designed promotional event package (short-term ID, stationery, invitation card and web banner, etc.).

Graphic Design Practicum, ISU. Fall 2001.
· Graphic design outreach and problem solving (Prereq: portfolio review and permission of instructor).
· Designed identity, brochure, poster, and promotional pieces for non-profit client selected by the instructor.

Freelance Projects
· Vermeer Manufacturing Co., illustrations for Kids’ Holiday Coloring Book, 2005.
· Ozzi Volumizers, packaging design for beauty & hair product. 2001.

Work Published:
· Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual by Timothy Samara (ISBN# 1-59253-261-6), 2007.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member of American Institute of Graphic Arts
Member of College Art Association