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Sheila AcarBFA 2007, Graphic DesignSenior Marketing Associate, Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago
Joe AgatiBFA 2006, Industrial DesignDirector of Design, Agati Inc., Chicago
Jessica AlbersBFA 2008, PhotographyAccount Executive, Bayforce: SAP Svcs Solutions Consulting Firm, Chicago
Lucas AlbrechtBFA 2013, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer at Wright Auction, Chicago, interned at Torque and Faust
Jean AlcantaraBFA 2000, Graphic DesignSenior Graphic DesignerSilkRoad Technology, Chicago
Lauren AllenBFA 2008, Graphic DesignFreelance Graphic Designer, Kansas City, MO
Hussain AlmossawiBFA 2010, Graphic DesignInterface Designer, Electronic Arts, Vancouver
David AltholzBFA 2002, Graphic DesignOwner, GD Squared, Chicago
Hannah AltshulerBFA 2011, Art EducationTeaching Artist, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago
Amy AmatoBFA 1997, Graphic DesignCreative Director/ Cr Strat + Plan, Mobium, Chicago
Chris AmirilariBFA 2012, Art EducationArt instructor at Caroll-Rosenwald Elementaty School in the Chicago Public Schools.
Joan AnastasBFA 1990, Graphic DesignLighter/Compositor, Disney Animation Studios, LA
Greg AperBFA 2000, Industrial DesignDirector, Whipsaw, San Francisco
Caroline ArataBFA 2011, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer at Transwestern, Chicago, interned at Torque
Marion ArchrMA 2009, Art EducationAdjunct Instructor, Heartland Community College, Normal, IL
Lee ArjonaBFA 1995, Graphic DesignWebmaster, Ortho Molecular Products, Woodstock, IL
Keith ArndtBFA 1980, Industrial DesignVP Creative, Mechtronics, NYC
Kelcy ArnouldBFA 2013, Painting, 2013Page Designer, GateHouse Media, Rockford, IL
Obumneme AsotaBFA 2006, Graphic DesignMusic Producer/Graphic Designer, Tomorrow Music, LA
Jennifer AstwoodMFA 2007, Industrial DesignAssociate Professor, Industrial Design, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Christina AugustynBFA 2010, Industrial DesignID, Production Concept Dev. Group, Hollister, Chicago
Heather AultMFA 2010, New MediaSocial Media Coordinator, Abortion Care Network, Urbana, IL
Travis AustinBFA 2008, Graphic DesignUX / Product Designer, Sears Holdings, Chicago
Griselda AvilaBFA 2013, Industrial DesignPattern Maker, Bearse USA, Chicago
John AvilaBFA 1984, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Avila Creative, Chicago
Lee BaileyBFA 1965, Industrial Design; MA 1970, Union Theological Seminary, NYC, Christianity; Ph.D. 1983, Syracuse University, HumanitiesRetired from teaching World Religions at Ithaca College since 1983. faculty.ithaca.edu/bailey
Lindsay BaileyBFA 2011, PhotographySocial Media/Prod.intern, Smart Bar, Chicago
Robert BaittieBFA 1987, Graphic DesignOwner, Bob Baittie Design, Chicago
Emelyn BakerBFA 2013, Graphic DesignProduct Designer, Bloc, San Francisco
Janet BallardBFA 1983, Graphic DesignInstructor in Graphic Design, Texas Christian University, Dallas Fort Worth
Brandon BarkerBFA 2013, Graphic DesignUI/Visual Designer, 5th Planet Games, Sacramento
Kurt BarnesBFA 1987, Graphic DesignArt Director, Barnes Bros. Creative, Denver
Ross BartelsMFA 2007, Industrial DesignID II of Advertising Concepts, Radio Flyer, Chicago
Mark BaskingerMFA 2001, Industrial DesignAssociate Professor, Carnegie-Mellon, Pittsburgh
Charlotte BauerBFA 1993, Sculpture; MA 1999, Art History; PhD 2007, Art HistoryDirector of Communications, Graduate College UIUC, Champaign
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Kyle BauerBFA 2007, Sculpture, CeramicsArtist in Resident, Baltimore Clayworks
“Finalist for the Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize” Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland
David BeckerMFA 1965, Painting & PrintmakingRepresented by Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago
Jennifer BeemanBFA 2004, Photographyshop.grainlinestudio.com
Michelle BeilnerBFA 2000, Graphic DesignOwner, Sparky & Marie, LA
Alexa BellerBFA 2013, Painting; BA 2013, Art HistoryGraduate Student, Winterthur University of Delaware Graduate Program in Art Conservation
Heather BellisBFA 2004, Graphic DesignSenior UX Designer, MICROS, Chicago
Steven BelletireBFA 1971, Industrial Design SpecilizationCo-authored, published Okala Practitioner-Integrating Ecological Design , 2013, www.okala.net
Bobby BeloteMFA 2010, New MediaInteractives Producer, The Field Museum, Chicago
Melonie BenedykBFA 2011, Art History, BFA 2013, MetalsInterned at Michael Antoline Designs, Orlando Florida
Kyrsten BenoitBFA 2009, Graphic DesignArt Director, Upshot, Chicago
Natalie BerberetBFA 2008, Graphic DesignEmail Mktng Specialist, Straight North, Chicago
Ruth BergBFA 1981, Art EducationSr. Production Artist, Tyndale House Publishers, Chicago
Monica BetelBFA 2008, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, ForYourParty.com, Chicago
Ricky BiddleBFA 2004, Industrial DesignDesigner, Steelcase, Kalamazoo, MI
Michael BieronskiBFA 2013, New MediaEditor, MindGeek, Champaign, Interned at Video Coord for Busines Career Services.
Brittany BindrimBFA 2007, Graphic DesignOwner, Black Dove Design, Chicago
Bob BingenheimerBFA 1974, Graphic DesignConsultant, Bridge Communications, Dayton, OH
Michelle BinghamBFA 2001, Graphic DesignOwner, Geez Louise, San Francisco
Daniella BirchBFA 2010, Industrial DesignWeb Designer, USGS, Champaign
Merton BlandBFA (Illinois, 55), Art Education; MA (French, Middlebury, 56); Ed.D (UCLA, 66)US foreign Service Officer (Ghana, Guinea, Zaire, Madagascar, Pakistam, Australia)
Linda BleckBFA 1987, Graphic DesignIllistrator, Linda Bleck Illustration, Milwaukee
Pamela Seymour BlissBFA 1986, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Bliss Collaborative, recently celebrated 15th year anniversary. blisscollaborative.com
John BonadiesMFA 1990, Graphic DesignPresident, mpressInteractive, Champaign
Charles BooneBFA, 1982, Painting; MFA 1984, Art and Design; MA 1987, Art Educationcharlesearlboone.com
Tanya BoonrouengBFA 2009, Graphic DesignJr. Designer, Conde Nast Media Group, NYC
Michael BorchewBFA 1981, Graphic DesignChief Marketing Officer at Impact Networking. impactmybiz.com/CreativeServices
Erik BostromBFA 2004, Art EducationArt teacher, gym coach, Township High School District 211, Chicago
Richard BourgerieBFA 1965, Industrial DesignRetired ID, RCA, GD, Motorola, Ecko, Indianapolis
Garrett BowhallBFA 2000, Graphic DesignOwner, GD Squared, Chicago
Collin BradfordMFA 2008, New Mediacollinbradford.org
Emily BredenbachBFA 2012, Art HistoryCommunications Associate, The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Lauren BresciaBFA 2009, SculptureEvents Mgr/ Art Consultant, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago
Nolan BresnBFA 1985, Graphic DesignDirector, Creative Svcs, Abercrombie & Kent (travel), Chicago
Gareth BreunlinBFA 2003, Graphic DesignDirector of Advertising and Design Services for the Chicago White Soc
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Emily BriedenbachBFA 2012, Art HistoryArtist Relations Coordinator, Recycled Paper Greetings, Chicago
Michael BrooksBFA 1989, Graphic DesignUX, Creative Director, Apervita, Chicago
Greg BrownMFA 1977, Industrial DesignGregBrownFlyingCarpet.com
Linda BrownBFA 1977, Painting; BFA 1983, Graphic DesignDesigner, Knox Mktng, Cleveland / Akronpositive-id-design.com
Celine BrowningBFA 2008, MetalRecent article on the need for craft history. artjewelryforum.org/articles/new-horizons-craft-academia-and-the-21st-century—-a-polemic
Tim BruceBFA 1993, Graphic DesignFounding partner & CD, Lowercase Inc, Chicago, Work is in Design Archives at Denver Art Museum and the permanent collection of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany. lowercaseinc.com, timbruce-assemblages.com
Veronica BruceBFA 2004, Art EducationCo-op Faculty Advisor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Agatha BudysBFA 2008, Graphic DesignGlobal vis merchandiser, MAC Cosmetics, NYC
Julie BunchBFA 2013, Industrial DesignArt Conservator, Weekend House Gallery, Mahomet
Karen BurchamBFA 2009, Graphic DesignGD Specialist, K-12 Teachers Alliance, Chicago
Sharon BurianBFA 2002 PaintingGraphic Designer + Animator, RW Social, Chicago
Justine BursoniEdM 2010, Art EducationOwner, Justine Bursoni Photography, Champaign
Hannah BurtnessBFA 2012, Graphic DesignDesigner, SPACE Arch+ Design, St. Louis, Interned at Firecracker and Spurlock Museum
Colleen BushellBFA 1985, Graphic Design; MFA 1995, Graphic DesignSenior Research Scientist, Visual Analytics, Mayo Clinic Alliance and NCSA, Champaign
Chris CacciBFA 1983, Graphic DesignFreelance, self employed, Chicago, Master’s IIT
Todd CaoMFA 2010, Industrial DesignUX Designer, Tencent, NYC, Interned at Ford Motor China
Gisela CarbonellPhD 2009, Art HistoryCurator of Special Collections, Baker Museum, Naples, FL
Kevin CaseBFA 2006, Industrial DesignProject Manager, Exhibit Studios, Mechanicsburg PA
Allison (Schildknect) CavisBFA 2009, PaintingTechnical Assistant, SparkFun Electronics, Boulder, CO
Brad Cawley-HammBFA 1993, Graphic DesignCreative Director, Syinc, Inc., Chicago
Sam CejtinBFA 2013, New MediaVideographer, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
Christiana ChaeBFA 2010, Graphic DesignSenior Digital Designer (UI/UX) and Communication Head of Designit, Oslo, Norway designit.com/oslo
Daniel ChaeBFA 2013, Industrial DesignJr. ID, Ubrands LLC, CA
Samantha ChanBFA 2010, Graphic DesignFront end web development, ShopLocal, Chicago
Michael ChangBFA 2010, New MediaPromo Editor/GFX, Mnet America, LA
Suching ChangBFA 2011, Industrial DesignGraduate Student, Interior Design, Pratt Institute, NYC
Katie ChaseBFA 2008, Art EducationDesigner, MC Smith Associates, Grand Rapids, MI
Samuel ChenBFA 2013, Industrial DesignDesigner, Jansy Packaging, San Francisco, Intern at World Kitchen
Michael CheneyMFA 1975, SculptureOne Person Show, Atlas Galleries, 535 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Artist of the Year, Choose Chicago (Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau) mikecheney.com
Noel ChildsBFA 1993, Graphic DesignFounder, 9ine, Chicago
Joy Yoojung ChongBFA 2008, Industrial DesignDesigner & Photographer, YJC Design + Photography, Chicago, Whirlpool, POP Displays
Jennifer ChristopherBFA 2004, Art History, JD Arizona State 2010Associate Attorney, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A., Pensacola FL
Laura CioffiBFA 2012, Industrial DesignJr. Account Planner, Leo Burnett, Chicago, Miami Ad School’s Account Planning Bootcamp
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Ray CioniBFA 1974, Graphic DesignGD Instructor, College of Du Page, Chicago
Wyatt ClineBFA 2001, Industrial DesignDirector ID, Newell, Rubbermaid, Benton H. Mich
Ann CoddingtonMFA 1993, SculptureSolo Exhibition Installation, ‘flock’ at Craft Alliance Grand Center Gallery. St. Louis, MOux1.eiu.edu/~abcoddington/portfolio/
Barbara ColemanBFA 1975, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Coleman Studio, Chicago, IABC Chicago Spectra Award of Merit
Elise ColemanBFA 2002, Industrial DesignMgr, Design of retail, custom statement & Engagement jewelry, Tiffany & Co., NYC
Susan ColemanBFA 1985, Graphic Designloft101b.com
Brian CollierMFA 2007, Studio ArtAssistant Professor of Fine Arts: Art, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT.Exhibited in ‘Of Land and Local’ hosted by Burlington CIty Arts, Burlington, VT, work included in ‘The Object’ from the MIT/Whitechapel Press ‘Documents of Contemporary Art’ series, and ‘Art & Nature’ from Thames & Hudson Press, briandcollier.net
James CollinsBFA 2004, Graphic DesignSr. Art Director, DigitasLBi :: Leo Burnett, Chicago
Laura CollinsBFA 2008, PaintingSenior Administrative Assistant, Adjunct Faculty at De Paul University and Triton College, Chicago
Stanley ConradMFA 1979, Graphic DesignOwner/ GD, Design Stanley Conrad, Louisville, KY
Lauren CorryBFA 2009, Industrial Design, BFA 2009, Art EducationArt Teacher, Community Unity School Dist 200
William CreswellBFA 1978, Graphic Design‘Starting A Conversation’ video on Veterans reconnecting with spirituality recently premiered at national VA conferencevimeo.com/68657972
Lucy CrossBFA 2000, Art History; MLA 2008, Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Designer
Paula CurranMFA 1991, Graphic DesignAssociate Professor at Iowa State University, teaching graphic design.
Brian CurryBFA 1988, Graphic Design; MFA 1995, Graphic DesignChief Product Officer, Satmetrix, San Francisco
Michael CurtinBFA 2003, Paintingsharpenedstick.com
Glen DaviesMFA 1981, University of Illinois, PaintingExhibited at the 25th anniversary exhibition of La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles. Guest Curator for the Krannert Art Museum exhibition, Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster.glencdavies.com
Grant DavisBFA 1991, Graphic DesignCreative Director, Equity Residential, Chicago
Keir DavisBFA 1996, Graphic DesignEcommerce Art Director, Crate & Barrel, Chicago
Lindsay DavisBFA 2013, Graphic DesignPhotographer/co-owner, Fox & Hound, Urbana, IL
Kristine de ChavezBFA 2006, Graphic DesignGD, Equity Residential, Chicago
Enrico De GuzmanBFA 1984, Graphic DesignExec Creative Director, GEG Reklam, Kurdistan; formerly: Landor, Minn Public Radio
Meaghan DeeBFA 2005, Graphic DesignAssisstant Professor / Director Four Design, Virginia Tech, VAMFA 2011 Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAssisstant Professor / Director Four Design, Virginia Tech, VA
Jennifer Furlong del PozoPhD 2012, Art HistorySan Francisco, arttovisit.tumblr.com
Kelly DelahantyBFA 2013, New MediaComm. Coord, IPRH, Univ of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Grace DelcanoBFA 1992, Graphic DesignSr. GD, Northwestern University, Chicago
Chris DepaBFA 2004, Graphic DesignUX Interactive Art Director, Straight North (marketing), Chicago
Laura Des EnfantsBFA 1982, Graphic Designdandacompany.com
Stephen DieboldBFA 2010, Industrial DesignSr. Production Artist, Blackhawk Network, San FranciscoPOPAI Design Awards, guest presenter, smithsonian folk life
Kristin DiehlBFA 2010, Industrial DesignDesigner, MD Designs by Metal Décor, Champaign
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Dana DieskaBFA 2013, Art EducationStudent Teacher, Carle Auditory Oral School, Champaign
Paul DoczyBFA 1992, Industrial DesignIndustrial Design Dir, Dell, Austin TX
Clark DodsworthBFA 1974, Graphic DesignWorking on projects in mobile context awareness, 4D theaters, and cloud-based medical collaboration services. dodsworth.com
Valerie DominguezBFA 1996, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Mingus Design Group, Sante Fe, NM
Katy DondzilaBFA 2012, Graphic DesignAssociate Designer, IA Collaborative, Chicago, intern at 50,000 feet
Jerry DonnaBFA 1977, Art EducationDirector of Financial Aid at Eastern Illinois University
Erin DonovanPhD 2013, Art HistoryResearch Assistant, UIUC, Champaign, Theodore Rousseau Fellow Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2011
Greg DraslerBFA 1980, Painting; MFA 1983, PaintingRepresented by Betty Cuningham Gallery in New York - one person show 2011, drasler.com
Paul DrewBFA 1989, Industrial DesignMgr, ID, Hewlett Packard, Houston, TX
Mary DroletBFA 1968, Graphic DesignFreelance designer in Atlanta, Georgiamarydroletdesign.com
Lance DrsBFA 1991, Graphic DesignLaunched online versions of CDW’s print publications in the second half of 2012.
Andy DucettMFA 2006, Art + DesignLecturer, University of Wisconsin, Stout, Minn-St. Paul
Steve DuensingBFA 1994, Graphic DesignGD, NCSA, Champaign
Julia DunlopBFA 1981, Graphic DesignBrand and Communication Strategist, IABC/Chicago, ODA Creative Partners, Chicago
Kathleen DunneBFA 2013, Industrial DesignConference Facilities Mgr, Int’l Union of Operating Eng., Chicago
Madlen DussBFA 2006, Graphic Designmadlenduss.ch
Alexandra DyeBFA 2012, Graphic Design; MFA 2014, Graphic DesignInteraction Designer, TelePharm, Iowa City, IA
Michelle EastBFA 2012, Graphic DesignMarketing Designer, Huron Consulting Group, Chicago
Brett EatonBFA 2013, Art History; BFA 2013, PaintingArt + Yoga Institute, Champaign Park District, Clark-Lindsey Retirement Village
Ed EatonBFA 1994, Industrial DesignSr. Industrial Designer, DiMonte Group, Chicago
Rebecca EbelingBFA 2006, SculptureInternational Shipping Associate, Ship Art International Writes a food blog called pickled rose. www.facebook.com/PickledRose/info
Sarah EckhardtPhD 2012, Art HistoryAssistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Kyle EertmoedBFA 2003, Graphic DesignDirector, Knoed Creative (branding + GD), Chicago
Carmen EgolfBFA 2003, Graphic Design, MA 2009, Art EducationHS Teacher, Unit-7 Schools
Chris EichenseerBFA 1996, Graphic DesignDesigner + Photographer, Someoddpilot, Chicago
Katelyn EichwaldBFA 2009, PaintingCreated blog “Face Painters” that features reviews and writings. Lives and works in Chicago.thefacepainters.org/Thoughts-on-Katelyn-Eichwald-s-Cowboy-Project
Jason EiseleBFA 1999, Graphic DesignGD, Freelance, Springfield
Mike ElwellMFA 2011, Industrial DesignVisiting Asstistant Professor, Notre Dame University
Mark EnomotoBFA 1983, Graphic Design; MFA 1985, Graphic DesignOwner, enomotodesign, Hawaii
Katrina EppersonBFA 2011, Industrial DesignID Consultant, Chicago
Meryl EpsteinBFA 1984, Graphic DesignMFA Photography, EdD Ed Arizona State UniversityDean of Academic Affairs, Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Sandra ErdtmannBFA 1996, Graphic DesignSr. Art Director, Abelson-Taylor, Chicago
Kristine EudeyBFA 2009, Sculpture and PhotographyPhotography technician at Academy of the Arts, San Francisco, CAkristineeudey.com
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Margaret EwingMA 2007, Art History; PhD 2014, Art HistoryCuratorial Assistant, Department of Painting & Sculpture, MoMA
Charlyne FabiBFA 1990, Graphic Design; MBA Boston University Creative Director, Right Hat, righthat.com, Boston, MA
Rebecca FaganBFA 1991, Graphic DesignOwner, graphic design firm fagandesign.com
Adrienne FairBFA 2013, MetalsJewelry designer, self-employed, Chicago
Josh FairbanksBFA 2013, Art History; BFA Painting, 2013Art Conservation & Storage, Terry Dowd LLC, Chicago, terrydowd.com
Michael FarroBFA 1991, Graphic Designoncallinteractive.com
Anna FialaBFA 2008, MetalsArts + Crafts Teacher, UrbanPromise, Charlotte, NC
Chelsea FieldsMFA 2006, StudioMaster Artist, Art Director, Paint Nite, Champion Learning Academy, Raleigh-Durham
Marianne Malone FinebergBFA 1980, Art HistoryCo-Founder of Campus Middle School for Girls, Author of The Sixty-EIght Rooms book series (Random House, 2010, 2012, 2013), novels for middle grade readers. mariannemalone.com
Kristina FioreBFA 2006, Industrial DesignStore Comm. Spec/ Designer, Kate Spade, NYC
Alan FlemingBFA 2007, PaintingArt Designer, Ilevel, Inc, NYC
Michael FlemingBFA 2007, PaintingVirtual Events Manager, Colombia University, NYC
Stephanie FletcherMA 2007, Art HistoryCollection Mgt Librarian, Trinity Int’l University, Chicago, received a MLIS from Dominican University
Frankie FloodMFA 2004, Metals Area Head, Associate Professor, Peck School of the Arts, U Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee
Alexis FloresBFA 2012, Industrial DesignGraduate student, SAIC, Chicago
Jeanine (Panek) FloresBFA 1993, Industrial DesignRecipient of the Electronic Link Award, Interactive Conference Best of Show, San Jose Addy Awards, San Jose Joey Awards, Flame Awards, Macromedia People’s Choice Award, Telly International. floresgroup.com
Kevin FloresBFA 1993, Industrial DesignLead Product Manager, Internet Services, Verizon, San Francisco
Ross FloydBFA 2008, PhotographyStaff Photographer, Wright Auction House, Chicago
Eva FooBFA 2012, Industrial DesignJunior ID, TricorBraun, Chicago, interned at World Kitchen
DeAnna ForanBFA 1978, Graphic DesignExhibited her photographs in group shows in Bellevue, Oregon and Texas. , deamax.500px.com
Elizabeth ForanBFA 2011, Art EducationArt + Spanish Teacher, St. Vincent Ferrer, Chicago
Jacob ForanBFA 2006, CeramicsExhibited recent sculpture at the Yama Project Space at the Seattle Design Center, 2014.jacobforan.com
Kevin FordBFA 1982, Graphic DesignSenior Brand-Design Project Manager, Miller-Coors Brewing, Milwaukee
Bonnie FortuneMFA 2010, New MediaArtist + Writer, The Mythological Quarter, Copenhagenmythologicalquarter.net
Adam FotosMFA 2008, Painting/SculptureAdjunct Faculty/Lecturerat College of Du Page and Chicago State University, Chicago
Elizabeth A. FranckBA 1975, Art History, MA 1980, AnthropologyReceived a K-9 Teaching Certificate and MAT from Aurora University, STAR Pre-GED Teacher
- Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
Emily FreibergBFA 2004, Graphic DesignLead Designer, Deloittem, Chicago
Daniel Mark FulcoMA 2009, Art History; PhD Candidate, Art HistoryWalter Read Hovey Memorial Fund Scholarship from the Pittsburgh Foundation, 2012-13.
John FullerBFA 1994, Graphic DesignSenior UX Manager, Oracle, Chicago
Kariann FuquaMFA 2003, PaintingCurator of Collections, Gallery Director, George Mason University, Washington DC
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Motoko FuruhashiMFA 2011, MetalsAssistant Professor at New Mexico State University
Pamela Wooding GagenBFA 1965, Advertising DesignChanel Regional Account Manager 1990 - 2006; Tour Guide, US CAPITOL 2007 - 2010, Retired
Christopher GalvinBFA 1999, Graphic DesignAssoc. Creative Director, Sears Holding Corp., Chicago
Tirso GamboaBFA 2009, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, InStyle Mag, Time Inc., NYC
Greg GardnerBFA 2000, Art Education, PaintingArt/Music Department Chair, Hinsdale South High School
Chris GeimerBFA 1981, Graphic DesignOwner, Chris Geimer Design, Chicago
Stacy GelmanBFA 1980, Graphic DesignEVP, Operations, Marketing Support, Inc., Chicago
Jeff GeorgeBFA 2012, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, MPE-Inc, Milwaukee
Scott GerickeMFA 1988, Graphic DesignAdjunct Lecturer, Wash U, St. Louis
Ashley GierkeBFA 2005, Sculptureetsy.com/people/grrkey
Dylan GiffordBFA 2013, CeramicsStudent, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Alison Gigl GeorgeBFA, 1984, Art EducationCoordinator, low residency program and adjunct professor at grad creative arts therapy, Pratt Institute
Amy GillesMFA 2013, PaintingAssistant Professor of Art, Northwest Nazarene University, Boise, ID
Jamie GlaserBFA 2002, Industrial DesignBottleCapGallery.com
Julian GlombMFA 1999, Graphic DesignAsst. Dir Comm. Design, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
Kamila GlowackiBFA 2013, PaintingKAM WAM Instructor, Krannert Art Museum, Champaign
Rebecca GoeslingBFA 2013, Industrial DesignRapha Cycle Club, San Francisco; Industrial Designer intern, Tenspeed Hero, Chicago.tenspeedhero.com/features/tenspeed-hero-intern-becca-goesling/
Angie GoldenBFA 2010, Art EducationArt Teacher, Rochester Intermediate, Springfield IL
Stacie Bogle GoldenBFA 2004, Art EducationMA, 2009 American College of EducationOwner + Photographer, Golden Photography, Chicago
David GoldmanBFA 2010, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, RTC, Chicago
Kirk GoltryBFA 1984, Industrial DesignCreative Director, Derse Exhibits, Chicago
Terry (Corcoran) GomienBFA 1987, Industrial DesignCreator and teacher of handmade fused glass. cogoglass.com
Sylvia GonzalezBFA 2011, Art EducationHas been accepted into the Master’s degree program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Christopher GregoryBFA, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer at Whirlpool Corporation in the Global Consumer Design Group.idsa.org/christopher-gregory
Maria del Mar Gonzalez GonzalezPhD 2013, Art HistoryPostdoc Fellow, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2014-15.
Joanna GoreckiBFA 2006, Industrial DesignDir. Of Prod Des. + Dev., OMG Accessories, Chicago
Maggie GottliebBA 2009, Art HistorySpecialist, Performer, Apple, iO Chicago, Account Executive Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.
Ted GournelosMFA 2004, SculptureAssistant Professor, Rollins College, Orlando, FL
Patrick GradyBFA 2001, Graphic DesignSr. Designer, Palantir.net, Chicago, GDUSA 2010 American Web Design Award
James GrahamMFA 2013, PaintingDept. Chair, Instructor, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
Laura (Tanner) GrahamMFA 2013, PaintingLecturer, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
Dawn GrandsartBFA 2006, Industrial DesignR&D Eng in New Prod Dev, Kenall Lighting, Chicago
Richard GreggBFA 1993, Industrial DesignConceptual Designer, Bish Creative Display, Chicago
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Christopher GregoryBFA 2009, Industrial DesignAssoc. Industrial Designer, Cooking at Whirlpool, Benton H. MichDavid GriesheimerBFA 1990, Industrial DesignMgr Exhibitions Production, Denver Art Museum, Denver
Rebecca GriftnerBFA 2007, Art HistoryWeb Designer, Gogo, Chicago; SCA Walls, Tranor Glass (mktng),
Ben GrosserMFA 2013, New MediaVisiting Instructor, School of Art & Design, University of Illinoisfastcodesign.com/1671094/a-browser-plugin-that-strips-all-the-numbers-from-facebook Jennifer GrossmanBFA 2009, Sculpture, 2009Grad Student, NYU, Queens
Theodore GrovesBFA 1986, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Myriad, Boston
Leah GuadagnoliBFA 2012, Painting/ Art History, 2012Assistant to Director, Bernarducci Meisel Gallery, NYC
Brandice GuerraMFA 2009, PaintingAsst Prof of Art, Humboldt State U, Redding, CA
Anisha GuptaBA 2011, Art History; BS 2011, ChemistryCurrently a Graduate Fellow, Class of 2016, at the Winterhur/University of Delaware Graduate Program in Art Conservation specializing in paper conservation with a minor in libraries/archives.
Anna GutschMFA 2011, Industrial DesignCo-founder, Prod. Designer, Norden, Champaign
Angie ( Lemanski ) HaakensonBFA 2000, Graphic Design; BFA 2000, PaintingSenior Interactive Designer, TOKY Branding + Design, St. Louis
Brock HaldemanBFA 1989, Graphic DesignFounder, Pres, Exec Creative Director, Pivot, Chicago
Jennifer HalvorsonBFA 2006, Metal; BFA 2007 Glassjenniferhalvorson.com
Grace HamannBFA 2013, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Digitas, Chicago
Kathleen HamiltonBFA 1965, Advertising DesignServing on City of Oceanside Arts Commission; Serving as Co-Director of Children’s Art Shows at Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League
Allison HammerBFA 2009, Industrial DesignSr. ID, Newell Rubbermaid, Chicago
Nicole HammondsBFA 2012, Graphic DesignJr. Designer, Merge Design + Interactive, Chicago
Julie HananBFA 2007, Industrial DesignGraphic Designer, self-employed, New Lenox, IL
David HandschuhBFA 2000, Graphic DesignFounder, Brideside, 11hundred, ChicagoType Dir Club, How, STA, CommArts, AR100, Graphis, Coupe, WebAwards
Jessica HanlonBFA 2006, Graphic DesignOwner; Eve’s Eye Photography; Brussels, Belgium
William HansBFA 1974, Graphic DesignOwner, creative directorhansdesign.com
Katie HargraveBFA 2007, Art History; BFA 2007, PaintingTales they told us, Lexinton Art League, Lexinton, Kentucky, 2013From Space to Place, Katherine E.Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2013Emerging Artist Series, Rochester Contemporary arts Center, Rochester, Minnesota, 2013
Shane HarrisBFA 2003, Ceramics; BFA 2004, Sculpture; MFA 2007, Indiana University, CeramicsAssistant Professor of Visual Arts at the Univwersity of Illinois, Springfield. shaneharrisceramics.com
Sharon HarrisBFA 1993, Paintingarticulategraphics.com
Jason HarveyBFA 1994, Graphic DesignEmerging Brands Designer, Crate & Barrel, ChicagoTimothy HarveyBFA 2011, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Datum3D, Boston
Ben HatcherMFA 2013, PaintingExhibition and Installation Coordinator, NYU Steinhardt School, New York
Marcella HawleyBFA 1993, Graphic DesignCreative Director, Marcella Hawley Creative, LLC, St. Louis
Brett HaysBFA 2004, Graphic DesignCreative Producer, Shatterglass Studios, Champaign. Currently filming the movie “Food, “ around campus and throughout Champaign-Urbana.
Kate HazenBFA 2011, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Denver
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June HeMFA 2009, Industrial DesignDesigner, Marchon Eyewear, NYC
Kyle HebelBFA 1996, Industrial DesignLandscape Architect, 360 Design, Denver
Josh HehnBFA 2002, Graphic DesignDir. Of Product Design, Docusign, Chicago
Michael HerbertMFA 2002, Graphic DesignCreative Director / Environmental Graphic Designer, BCRA Design, Cleveland / Akron
Margaret HergetBFA 2008, Graphic DesignMarketing Director, Baisch and Skinner, St. Louis
Damian HernandezBFA 2013, Industrial DesignAsst. Designer/Fabricator, Crosstree Inc., Chicago
Nancy HernandezBFA 2005, Industrial DesignMarketing & Sales, LaPrensa Media, Champaign
Jordan HerronBFA 2005, Graphic DesignSr. Design Spec., Moveo Integrated Branding, Chicago
Janet HillBFA 1984, Graphic DesignCreative Director, McGrawHill School Edu, Chicago
Summer HillMFA 2005, Industrial DesignSenior Product Designer, RedEnvelope, San Diego, former employers include Smithsonian Institute, Meyer Glass, Interned Whirlpoo.l
Erin HirschtickBFA 2009, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Ulta, Chicago
Tim HoganBFA 1993, Graphic DesignPartner/ Creative Director, Ogilvy, Chicago
Marsha HollandBFA, MS 1992, Art Education, Concentration in Drawing, PaintingRetired 9/1/2013 after 19 years as a psychiatric forensic rehabilitation counselor (MS, 1994) for the State of Missouri Department of Mental Health. Design sets for local community and educational theater groups.
Malinda HolmerMA 2012, Art EducationArts Educator, Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, Chicago
Christa HolmesBFA 2011, PhotographyContract photographer, Rockwell Automation, Champagin
Maggie HongBFA 2002, Graphic DesignUX Designer, Allstate, Chicago
Yunjeong HongMFA 2010, PaintingExhibiting, traveling, lecturing, self-employed, DC
Jonathan HonorBFA 2007, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, RTC, Chicago
Lauren HoopesBFA 2005, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Valspar, Chicago
Kirk HorlbeckMFA 1986, Graphic DesignPresident, Amer Group Int’l Corp Printing, Colorado Springs
Robert HorvathMFA 2002, PaintingAssistant Professor of Painting, Herron School of A+D, Indianapolis
Jon HoslerBFA 2008, Industrial DesignMBA, University of MissippiProduct Manager, Garmin, Kansas City, MO
Suraiya HossainBFA 1999, Graphic DesignSenior Designer, Crate & Barrel, Chicago
Douglas HoustonBFA 2003, Graphic DesignSenior Graphic Designer, American Eagle, Chicago
Alexandra HovanMA 2010, Art HistoryData Curator, Wolfram, Champaign
Caitlin HoweBFA 2013, Graphic DesignFreelance Art Director, Ogilvy, Chicago
John HrehovMFA 1985, PaintingProfessor of Fine Arts at Indiana University/Purdue. johnhrehov.com
Michelle HsuBFA 2012, Industrial DesignFreelance UX/UI Designer, self-employed, San Francisco, former Marble Leos Furn + Int Design, Infortrend Pega Design (ASUS)
Wayne HuntBFA 1969, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Hunt Design, LA
Catherine aka: ‘kaikay’ HwangBFA Honors 1976, Painting/Sculpture; BSN Cum Laude 19962013 U of I Art & Design Alumnni Reunion Exhibit, in training as holistic stress management instructor, Paramount Wellness Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Carolina IbarraBFA 2013, Art Education; BFA 2013, PaintingEvents coordinator, Luke O’Toole Elementary, Chicago, carolinaibarra.weebly.com
Justin InterinoBFA 2009, Industrial DesignTechnical Designer, Weber-Stephen Products, Chicago
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Hannah IsraelMFA 2001, SculptureGallery Director/Asst. Professor, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Olga IvashkevichPhD 2008, Art EducationSouth Carolina State Art Education Association Higher Level Education Awards, 2012 and 2013olga-ivashkevich.blogspot.com
Case JacksonBFA 2012, Industrial DesignDesigner, BVD, Bish Creative Display, Chicago
Megan JacksonBFA 1984, PaintingSr. Marketing Mgr, Santa Cruz, CA
Alice JandrisitsBFA 1984, Industrial DesignResearch Director, Founder, Design Management, Chicago
Shelly JaneviciusBA 2013, Art HistoryCurrently, in JD and MBAprogram at DePaul, in their very selective program for art law. Selected to write for DePaul’s Journal for Art, Technology, and Intellectual Property on the American Royalties Too Act of 2014, which proposes to allow visual artists to receive resale royalties if their work is resold at an auction.
Evelyn JankouskyBFA, MBA 1968, 1990, Art Education, U of Ill, MBA Finance NYUManager, Preferred Banking Office, Rockefeller Center, First Republic Bank
Marianne JankowskiBFA 1975, Graphic DesignArt Director / Graphic Designer, Northwestern University Press, Chicago
Lisa JanunasBFA 1995, Graphic DesignGD, Freelance, Chicago
Donna JohnsonBFA 1991, Graphic DesignSenior Creative Leader, Valspar, Chicago
Kristine JohnsonBFA 1995, Painting/BiocommunicationsPresenter at EMPOWERING HEALTH: A Discussion on the Power of Design in Health for the Seattle Design Festival 2013: Design in Health, cognitionstudio.com
Mariah JohnsonMFA 2006, PaintingProfessorial Lecturer in Painting, George Washington University, DC
Mark JohnsonBFA 1997, Industrial DesignDirector of Product Development, Radio Flyer, Chicago
Karin Hodgin JonesMFA 2008, SculptureMUP student fall 2014, UIUC, Champaign
Mary JonesBFA 1972, Art HistoryWork included in The Female Gaze: Women Artists Making Their World, an exhibition of selections from the Linda Lee Alter collection of artworks by women, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, April 2013, maryjonesart.com
Jeffrey JossBFA 1988, Industrial DesignInsync Design, NJ based design consultancy that I founded, is celebrating 20 years in business.insyncdesign.com
Samantha JunaBFA 2011, Industrial DesignID, TricorBraun, Chicago
Alexis KadonskyBFA 2012, Graphic DesignGrad student, animation, SVA, NYC
Margaret KamyshinaMFA 2002, Graphic DesignArt Director, Tribune Media Group, Chicago
Richard KangBFA 2005, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Fellowes, Chicago
Greg KatzBFA 2012, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Beatbots, San Francisco
Joan KaufmanBFA 1985, Art History; BS 1985, Interior DesignReceived the 2014 Presidential Citation from the National President of the American Society of Interior Designers for outstanding leadership, vision and dedication to the promotion of the highest ideals standards in the profession
Diane KavelarasBFA 1968, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Context 2, Chicago
Marcus KawakamiBFA 2002, Graphic DesignSenior Art Director, Leo Burnett, Chicago
Claire KeatingBFA 2011, Graphic DesignArt Director, Modern Luxury, Chicago
Kamil KeckiBFA 2011, Graphic DesignDesigner, Ogilvy + Mather, Chicago, Royal Order of Exp Design, Someoddpilot
Meggan KehrliBFA 2000, Graphic Designdesigner / illustrator, Meggan Kehrli Design + illustration, Chicago, meggankehrli.com
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Sarah KeimBFA 2007, Art History; MA 2010, Art HistoryReceived an MA in Museum Studies at WIU-QC, Dec. 2012. Curatorial & Research Intern at Figge Art Museum, 2011-12, & Loyola University Museum of Art, 2012. Co-presenter & Graduate Scholar Awardee at the Inclusive Museum Conference, 2013; Data Curator at Wolfram|Alpha, 2013, sarahekeim.weebly.com
John (Jack) KendallBFA 2013, Photography; BFA 2013, SculptureMasters in Student Affairs in HE, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Rachel KeppBFA 2002, Graphic DesignSenior Art Director, Hewlett-Packard, Chicago
Lisa KeslerBFA 1982, PaintingCurrently working on my MFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Designlisakesler.com
Mason KessingerBFA 2005, Graphic DesignWeb Developer, Wright Auction House, Chicago
Michael KidwellMFA 2000, Graphic DesignAssistant Professor, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
Amy Gina KimBFA 2008, Industrial DesignSenior Industrial Designer, SC Johnson, LA
Daniel KimBFA 2005, Industrial DesignToy/ Furniture Designer, Carlino Craftsman, Portland OR
Eugene KimBFA 2005, Industrial DesignSenior Design Engineer, PKG Group, NYC
Gloria KimBFA 2011, Industrial DesignJunior Exhibit Designer, Nimlok, Chicago
Heungsoo KimBFA 2013, Industrial DesignSurfaces Product Designer, LG Hausys, Atlanta, interned at LG USA and nice partners (Seoul, Korea)
Leah KimBFA 2010, Graphic DesignSupervisor, Creative Services, Giorgio Armani, NYC, Interned at Armani, COEng, Comp Sci
Sarah KimBFA 2009 Sculpture; BFA 2010, Art EducationArt Teacher, Shepartd Middle School, Chicago
Sujin KimBFA 2013, Industrial DesignJunior Designer, KT&C, NJ
Sun Kyoung KimMFA 2008, Metalssunkyoungkim.com
Kathleen KircherBFA 1982, Graphic DesignGraphic Artist, Niemann Foods, St. Louis
Ashley KlumpBFA 2007, Art Education; MA 2009, Art EducationTeaching Artist, Right Brain Initiative, Portland, OR
Laurie KneyBFA 2007, Graphic DesignGD, U Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Pittsburgh, Illini Union, Platen Press Museum, 1154 LILL studio
Janice KnightBFA 1996, Sculpture; MEd 2013, Art EducatonLearnthroughart.weebly.com
Elaine KoboldBFA 1975, Graphic DesignOwner, Art Director, Robertz & Kobold Inc, Chicago
Kathryn Koca PoliteMA 2007, Art HistoryCuratorial Assistant, Krannert Art Museum, Champaign
Linda KohBFA 2009, Industrial DesignFreelance designer, self-employed, Chicago; Associate at FIT, jewelry
Joseph KordashBFA 2005, Graphic DesignSenior Motion Designer/ Animation, Hallmark Channel, LA
Daniel KorteBFA 2010, Graphic DesignWeb Developer, TOKY Branding + Design, St. Louis
Howard KotlickyBFA 1967, Industrial DesignRetired USAF Lt.Col and United Airlines Captain, [email protected]
Paul KovacsBFA 2013, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Design Trolley, LLC, Chicago
Liz KowalchukMFA 1982, PaintingPhD Art Education, Ohio State University. Currently serving as Associate Dean of the School of the Arts at the University of Kansas.
Sarah KowalisBFA 2009, Graphic DesignMorton Arboretum, Chicago
Katie KowallBFA 2012, Graphic DesignArt Director/ Senior GD, Blue Sky Marketing, Arlington Heights
Amanda KowalskiBFA 2008, PhotographySelf-employed, Chicago
Jill KramerBFA 2009, Graphic DesignAmerican Junkie, Chicago
Kayla KramerBFA 2012, Industrial DesignTech Illustrater, Vermeer Corp, Pella, IA
Paul KramerBFA 2000, Industrial DesignPartner, cust exp strategy firm, Upstream, Austin TX
Ginger KrantzBFA 1979, Graphic DesignEnergy Healer, founder; Earth Horse Healing; NJ
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Dan KruegerMFA 2012, MetalsManufacturing/Bench Associate, GM Casting House Inc, Chicago
Lindsey KrupickaBFA 2007, Art EducationDesigner, The Little Pixel Studeio, LAChicago Portfolio School, Art Direction
Joyce KuechlerMA 2007, Art EducationCoordinator, Dept. of Art History, University of Chicago, Chicago
Jeannine KustaBFA 2005, Art HistoryDegree Audit Specialist, College of DuPage
Kimberly KweeMFA 2008, Painting/SculptureResident Office Manager, Center for Women in Transition.,Champaign
Olivia LaFaireBFA 2013, Graphic DesignUI Design Analyst, Solstice Mobile, Chicago
Yusing Brian LaiBFA 2011, Graphic DesignArt Director, Leo Burnett, Chicago
Jason LambBFA 2006, Art History; BFA 2006, PaintingAssistant Professor of Art History, Central Oregon Community College, Eugene, OR
F. Patrick La SalleBFA 1969, Graphic Designlasalledesigngraphics.com
Todd LauerBFA 2000, Graphic DesignSenior Creative Director, Lending Tree, San Francisco
Theresa LaumannBFA 2013, Art EducationContinued Study, Yale Summer Arts Intensive
Ian LawBFA 2003, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Freelancer, Chicago
Christa LawrenceBFA 1990, Graphic DesignOwner, Christa Lawrence Design, Chicago
Terry LawrenceBFA 1996, Graphic DesignCreative Director, Gravity Tank, Chicago
Elizabeth LeakeBFA 1985, Graphic Designstem-trek.org
Josh LebovitzBFA 2013, Industrial DesignGraphic Designer, Mott 50, Chicago
Carol LeeBFA 2008, Graphic DesignSenior User Interface Designer, Shure Incorporated, Chicago, formerly B&N (nook), Motorola
Fallon LeeMFA 1985, Graphic DesignOwner, Fallon Lee Design, Hawaiian Islands
Judy LeeBFA 2009, Graphic DesignPreschool art teacher, Champaign, Picture book designer, the messy office, Champaign
Judy LeeBFA 2010, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Newell Rubbermaid, Graco, Atlanta
Louis LeeBFA 2011, Graphic DesignDesigner, Simplissimus, NYC
Maeum LeeBFA 2013, PaintingGallery Assistant, Ann Street Gallery, Newburgh, NY
Soo Kang LeeBFA 2009, Industrial DesignDesigner, Korea Institute of Design Promotion, Korea
Sungyeol LeeMFA 2008, MetalsVisiting Assisstant Professor, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, OK
Susie LeeMA 2010, Art EducationVisual Arts Educator, Chicago Public Schools
Carrie LemanBFA 2012, Industrial DesignLead UX Specialist, GfK, Chicago
Rachel LevitanBFA 1979, Graphic DesignGD and webmaster, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Baltimore
Baozhen LiBFA 2011, Industrial DesignDesigner, Thirst, Chicago
Zewen LiangMFA 2012, Industrial DesignInteraction Designer, Philips, Pittsburgh, UX/UI Siemens
Joyce LinBFA 2011, Graphic DesignDesigner, VSA Partners, Chicago, former Razorfish, Young & Rubicam
Sanny LinBFA 2013, Graphic DesignResearch Assistant, UIUC Social Spaces Lab, Chicago, former IL Media, UI Housing, UI/UX State Farm
Anne LindbergBFA 2005, PaintingAssistant Professor, UNC Wilmington, Wilmington NC
David LindermanBFA 1995, Industrial Design Co-Founder and Design Partner w/ Core Design Group, coredesigngroupn.et
Amber LindholmBFA 2003, Graphic DesignTaught a course in Spring 2013 called Customer Relevance at CEDIM, Master in Business Innovation in Mexico City. Started a new job as Design Strategist in the newly formed Innovation Center at Seton Healthcare Family in Austin, Texas.
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Jennifer LintonBFA 1994, Graphic DesignI started my own design business in 2013. My company logo won an award from Graphic Design USA magazine and will be published this fall. My maiden name is Henninger. www.jlintondesign.com
Alexandra LockBFA 2013, Art Education; BFA 2013, PaintingIntern, Institute for Therapy through the Arts, Chicago
Leanna LoomerBFA 1971, Art History; MA 1979, Art History; MFA 2003, PrintmakingTen years teaching adult education art appreciationleannaloomer.webs.com
Mitch LopataBFA 1985, Graphic DesignOwner, Lopata Design, Chicago
Robert LopezBFA 1997, Industrial Design; MFA 2000, Industrial DesignAsst. Prof of Design, Southern IL Univ., St. Louis
Jonathan Lopez-EspinozaBFA 2008, Graphic DesignFreelancer, Oscar de la Renta, NYC
Christina LoveringBFA 2004, Art Education; BFA 2005, Art HistoryArt Teacher, Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102, Chicago
Jennifer LucasBFA 1999, Graphic DesignSr. Graphic Designer, La-Z-Boy, Chicago
Rick LuckowBFA 1979, Graphic DesignPresident, Party People Enterprises, Chicago
Daniel MaMFA 2006, StudioWeb Content Quality Assurance Specialist, Kroger, Portland, OR
Phil MachalskiBFA 1996, Graphic DesignCreative & UX Director, Picturelife Inc., NYC, former VSA, someoddpilot, leapnet
James MacShaneBFA 1957, Advertising Design; MS 1967Writing a book, What My Students Taught Me in 50 years of Teaching.
Jennifer MahanayBFA 2006, Graphic Design and PhotographyArt Director, Wright, Chicago, jennifermahanay.com
Robert MajerowskiBFA 1989, Industrial DesignVP Creative, MG Design, mgdesign.com
Amanda Mansk-PerrymanBFA 1996, Graphic DesignIndependent, AMP Designs, Chicago
Christine MarcelinoBFA 2005, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, freelance, San Francisco, (Williams-Sonoma, Lowercase, Pottery Barn)
Genevieve MargherioBFA 1999, Graphic DesignOwner, Red Lemon Creative, Portland
Carla MarkwartBFA 1982, PaintingCherry Street Gallery owner. Designed and made costumes for the King and I at orpheum theatre in Galesburg; exhibit of paintings at Burlington Art Center 2012. carlamarkwart.carbonmade.com
Novak MartinMFA 2003, Studio; MA 2007, Art EducationAssociate. Proessor of Art + Art History, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Kris MartinezBFA 1995, Graphic DesignPres. Creative Dir., Martinez Creative Group, ChicagoBest of NAMAs, Telly Awards 2, Daveys, AM Corp ID, AM GD Award 26x, Neenah golds, silvers…
Len MartinezBFA 1981, Graphic DesignSenior Design Manager, 3M, St. Paul
Lauren MartinkusBFA 2013, Art Education and PaintingTeacher, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, Intern at Oak Lawn Children’s Museum, Oak Lawn
Robert Ernst MarxBFA 1951, Painting; MFA 1953, Art and Design: Printmaking1-man painting shows: 2013 Rochester, NY.Atlanta, GA; 2014 Seattle WA, roberternstmarx.com
Nick MaschinskiBFA 2005, Graphic DesignDigital Associate, creative, s2 financial marketing, Chicago
Joyce MastBFA 2005, Graphic DesignDesigned and printed 76-page program and cover for IEEE 2013 International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, Rosemont, IL
Phillip MatesicBFA 2006, SculptureLiving and working in Zurich, Switzerland., philipmatesic.com
Kevin MatsuoBFA 2011, PaintingWeb designer, front end developer, uniform Market, LLC, Chicago
Steve MayerBFA 1997, Graphic DesignLaunched a Chicago based clothing company in 2006, birddogbay.com
Nathan McCanceBFA 2003, Graphic DesignSenior Graphic Designer at Hobart Core, Chicago
Kendall McCaughertyBFA 2013, PhotographyPhotographic Apprentice and Retoucher, Hedrich Blessing Photographers, Chicago
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Carol Ann McChrystalBFA 2004, SculptureCreating artist residencies and working collaboratively as
“Nightmare City” in Berlin.artslant.com/global/artists/show/79135-nightmare-cityketurah-cummingscarol-anne-mcchrystalTom McClaughryBFA 2004, Industrial DesignCreative Services Manager, Sonoco Allyod Packaging Design, Chicago
Amanda McConahaBFA 2005, Art HistoryArt Specialist at Enservio Select in Los Angeles and recently exhibited her paintings at Linespace Gallery in Culver City and Fold Gallery in downtown Los Angeles.
Kerry McCroryBFA 2006, Art History and Graphic Design Sr. Interative Designer, United Airlines; Chicagoi became batmankerrymccrory.com
John McCulleyBFA 1974, Industrial Design; MFA 1979, Industrial DesignDesign Consultant, McCulley Design Lab, San Diego
Dawn McCuskerMFA 1998, Graphic DesignProfessor of GD, Associate Director, James Madison, University, Charlottesville, VADeveloping a multi-disciplinary Book Arts program at JMU and received a grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation to purchase letterpress, bookbinding and papermaking equipment. My artists’ book ‘The Priaries’ which was developed from a project I worked on as a grad student at UIUC has been placed in over 20 permanent collections including the Denver Art Museum, Yale University and the Library of Congress.
Kegan McDanielBFA 2012, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Koss, Milwaukee, WI
Cindy McGrathBFA 1985, Graphic DesignOwner, Saucy Wear Aprons, LA
Melinda McIntoshMFA 2004, PrintmakingInstructor, Parkland College, Champaign
Warren McKennaMFA 1999, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Creative Director, Warren McKenna Design Group, ChicagoApple’s Int’l infographie Award, Spectra Award, 2 silver awards PPAI
Cara McKinleyBFA 2007, Graphic DesignFront End developer, POP, Seattle, also digital kitchen, big wheel
Wendy McKinneyBFA 1982, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer for the Rolling Meadows Park District
Danielle McNamaraBFA 2010, Graphic DesignDesigner, mktng cloud, oracle, Chicago
Elsaris Núñez-Méndez MA 2012, Art HistoryPhD candidate at the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Michael MeskerBFA 2001, Graphic DesignSr. Web Designer, Palantir.net, ChicagoJessica MetroBFA 2013, Graphic Design; BFA 2013, PhotographyProduct Designer, Facebook, San Francisco
Christina MichelonBFA 2011, Art HistoryCharles Hummel Fellow, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee
Laura MilasBFA 1988, Art Education; MA 1990, Art EducationWGN Teacher of the Month (May, 2013), Vice President, Western Region, National Art Education Association
Jennie Ramazinski MillerBFA 1999, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, Ball Horticultural Co., Chicago
Mark MillerMFA 2004, Industrial DesignDesign Director, Creative Werks, Chciago
Matt MitrosMFA 2006, CeramicsAssistant Professor, U Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tony MolineroBFA 1995, Graphic DesignLead UX Dsnr Contract, Spring Studio, San Francisco
Nicole MontgomeryBFA 1991, PaintingSelf employed for 20 years
Kenneth MontoneBFA 1963, Advertising DesignRetired, KenMontone.com
Andrew MooreBFA 2010, Industrial DesignID, Franklin Display Group, Rockford
Miriam MooreBFA 2006, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, Boeing, LA
Joseph MoormannBFA 2011, Industrial DesignGraduate Student, Urbana Theological Seminary, Champaign
Amanda MoralesBFA 2013, Industrial DesignProduct Designer, Design Ideas, Springfield, IL
Tracey MorrisonBFA 2011, CeramicsGallery Assistant, Lillstreet Arts Center, Chicago
Jessica MorrowBFA 2013, Graphic DesignGD, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, ChicagoInterned College of Law, Gensler
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Pam MorrowBFA 2007, Industrial DesignProduct Designer, PowerMax/ Litania Sports, Champaign
Colin Patrick MoselyBFA 2013, Painting, 2013Musician, Self employed, Chicago
Megan MouldenBFA 1996, Graphic DesignSenior Graphic Designer, Rotary Int’l, Chicago, 8 Awards of Excellence, Chicago Book Cliniccoroflot.com/meganmoulden
Carol MudraBFA 2005, Graphic DesignMotion Designer and Animator, Nintendo, Seattle, seemudra.com
Davied MuellerBFA 1987, Industrial DesignDesktop Support Administrator at Connecture in Brookfield, WI, [email protected]
Annie MuiBFA 2009, Graphic DesignFreelance Production Des, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago
Adrienne MulliganBFA 1990, Industrial DesignPresident,, Skate Foundation, Atlanta
Rachel Mung-il KimBFA 2012, PaintingGraphic Designer, California Golf Center, Orange County CA
Tyler MunsonBFA 1997, Graphic DesignPrincipal, Munson Design, San Francisco
Adam MuranBFA 2009, Graphic DesignAssociate Brand Manager, Goose Island Beer Co., Chicago
Aleia MurawskiBFA 2011, PaintingSocial Media Assistant,
“at”symbol kategardiner, NYC
Keavy MurphreeBFA 2005, Industrial DesignProd. Line Mgr, Griffin Technology, Nashville TN
Charles MustoBFA 1986, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, Charles Musto Design, Chicago
Claire NapierBFA 2006, Graphic DesignFront End developer, The Lacek Group, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Becky NasadowskiBFA 2007, Graphic Design, MFA, 2015, University of Texas, AustinGraphic Designer, White Wire, Austin, TX
Paul NasenbenyBFA 1994, Graphic DesignSenior Taxonomist, Blue Kai, Seattle
Brad NealBFA 2005, Graphic DesignSenior Art Director, Sapient Nitro, Chicago, Print, how, STA, GDUSA
Victoria NelsonBFA 2006, Art Education; MA 2007, Art EducationArt Teacher, St. Mary of the Woods School, Chicago
Jason NesvacilBFA 2013, Art EducationSubstitute teacher at Rantoul and Thomasboro Schools
Bea NettlesMFA 1970, PaintingWork exhibited at Philadelphia Museum of Art, and acquired by SFMOMA, the Phillips Collection, the Federal Reserve Board Collection, Portland Museum of Art, and the Harn Museum. Place, 2013, acquired by Rare Book Collections of Yale, Universities of Washington, Iowa, Oregon, Central Florida, and Illinois Wesleyan. beanettles.com
Carly NevilleBFA 2012, Industrial DesignWeb Content Coordinator, Abercrombie & Kent, Chicago
Carolyn NewmanBA 2011, Art EducationArt Teacher/Sub Teacher, Springman, MS :: C Cons SD 93, Chicago
Andrew NguyenBFA 2008, Graphic DesignWeb Designer, Sears Holding Corporation, Chicago
H-Tien NguyenBFA 2011, Graphic DesignSr. Designer, MAC Cosmetics, Chicago
Cathy NiecieckiBFA 1996, Graphic DesignArt Supervisor, Havas Life Metro, Chicago
Lauren NiedergangMEd 2012, Art EducationArt Teacher, District 200, Champaign
Scott NiedzweckiBFA 2002, Industrial DesignSenior Industrial Designer, Euro Pro Operating LLC, Boston
Grace NiuBFA 2010, Graphic DesignGD, Generation Brands, Chicago, NCSA, Spurlock
Joseph O’ConnorBFA 1978, Graphic DesignTen years in business as O’Connor Design Works, oconnordesignworks.com
Laura O’DonnellMA 1998, Art History; MFA 2000, Ceramics2014 NCECA Topical Discussion Leader: The Figure In, On, or Of Clay
David OeiBFA 1991, Graphic DesignVP Sales and Marketing, Asset Partners, Chicago, oeidesign.com
Allison OfisherBFA 2013, Industrial DesignInteractive Media Designer, Psycray Corp, Champaign
Richard OlesonBFA 1976, Industrial DesignSenior Design Engineer at Big Ass Fans, rick_oleson.tripod.com
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Annaka OlsenBFA 2012, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Wright Auction House, Chicago, Print Regional, How 2013 Merit
Chris OlsenBFA 1993, PhotographyExec Producer, Kai/ Harding, Chicago
Andreu OsikaBFA 1996, Graphic DesignSr. Visual Designer, Yahoo, San Francisco, MFA ID RISD, artefacture.com
Dana OstranderMA 2013, Art HistoryAdministrative Assistant, Chem Eng, Northwestern, Chicago
Angela PanBFA 2011, Industrial DesignSenior Product Designer, 3M, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Dana ParkerBFA 1997, Graphic DesignACD, Momentum Worldwide, Chicago, krop.com/danaparker
Amy ParkolapMA 2011, Art HistoryProgram Coordinator for the Online Scholarly Catalogue Initative, The Art Institute of Chicago
Jacqueline ParksBFA 2002, Graphic DesignVP / Co-Owner, Envisionwise/ Linked up radio, Champaign, envisionwise.com
Mike PattersonBFA 1980, Graphic DesignAssociate Professor, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California, Los Angelescartoonbrew.com/music-videos/mr-blue-sky-by-mike-patterson-and-candace-reckinger-72652. And a downloadable link - vimeo.com/51041779
Amanda PaulsonBFA 2008, PaintingFreelance muralist, Amanda Paulson Art, Chicago
Helene PaulsonBFA 1986, Industrial DesignCreative Director, Innovative Marketing Sol., Chicago
Christina PeinBFA 1999, Graphic DesignProducer, American Management Assn, San Diego
Ernesto PerezBFA 1995, Graphic DesignSr. Web Designer, williams inter. UX group, Chicago, ezwerk.com
Len PerezBFA 2000, Graphic DesignFreelance graphic designer, self-employed, Chicago
Kirstin Peters-WhetstoneBFA 2000, Graphic Designkirstinpeters.com
Christopher PetersonBFA 2007, Industrial DesignCo-founder, Product Designer, Loop Attachment Company
Frank PetlakMFA 2004, Industrial DesignDirector, New Product Development, Pactiv, Chicago
Katelin PhelpsMA 2010, Art EducationArt Teacher, Rockford Public Schools, Rockford, IL
Dana PietBFA 1996, Graphic DesignVP Prod Dev + Mktng, Krone & THINK writing Inst, Chicago
Maggie (Day) PinkeBFA 2012, PhotographyExhibition Preparator, George Eastman House (Int’l Museum of Photo and Film), Rochester, NY
Michele PlanteBFA 1993, Graphic DesignCareer Services Coordinator, University of Illinois, Champaign
Maria PlastererBFA, Graphic DesignOnline Media Acct. Mgr, Blue Whale Web, Chicago
Shannon PohlBFA 2002, Graphic DesignUS Olympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year Finalist (2012), USA Badminton Developmental Coach of the Year (2012), 2013 Maccabiah Games Gold & Silver Medalist (Badminton)shannonpohl.com
Jennifer PourroyBFA 2008, SculptureArt & Ceramic Instructor, Good Shepherd Manor, Chicago
Kimberly PrestonBFA 1991, Graphic DesignOwner, Inviting Designs, Chicago
Joel PriceBFA 1964, Art EducationMSE degree in Engineering, PHD in Bioengineering, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Combated wounded helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
Reggie PulliamBFA 1992, Graphic DesignGD / AD, self-employed, Chicago
Phil PupaBFA 2007, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Farm Design Inc, BostonW: Pactiv, Baxter, Product Council. Mmart interviewer
Elliot PurseBFA 2011, PaintingMFA student, NY Academy of Art, NYC
Robert PuschautzBFA 2010, Art Education; BFA 2013, PaintingAssisstant Teacher in Art, The Latin School of Chicago
Brittany PyleBFA 2010, PhotographyManager, Audience Services, Chicago Humanities Festival, Chicago
Meredith PyleBFA 2011, Art EducationArt Teacher, Eureka Middle School, Springfield IL
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Kerianne QuickMFA 2011, MetalVisiting Assistant Professor, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz NYRecent work was shown at the Franz Mayer Museum of Decorative Arts in Mexico City as part of a traveling exhibition titled
‘Frontera.’ Presented a paper titled ‘Grains to Gold, Chewing Gum to Googly Eyes : Material Specificity in Contemporary Metal’ at the 2013 SNAG conference in Minneapolis, MN.sourcematters.wordpress.com
JP RamirezBFA 2011, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, VSA Partners + Havas, Chicago
John RandleBFA 1969, Graphic DesignOwner, Randle Communications, Orlando, FL37 Awards of Excellence in Broadcast Des Assoc, ADDYRandle Communications, Inc. will complete its 3000th design/photography related project in 2013.rancomfl.com
Mary Lee Reading (Isel)BFA 1963, Art EducationFounder of Reading & O’Reilly, Inc./The Wilton Art Appreciation Programs
Kiley Reed BlackMFA 2010, PhotographyTechnology Integration Spec., UIUC, Champaign
Lori (Eklund) ReedBFA 1981, Graphic DesignExhibited work at the Galesburg Civic Art Center, 2013, the Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2014 and the Carl Sandburg College, 2014. lorireedart.com
Martha ReeseBFA 1982, Graphic Designmartinreese.com
Rebecca ReiznerBFA 2012, Industrial DesignSoftware Engineer, Google, Seatle, W: Amazon, Cazoodle ISGS
Karen RemsenBFA 2009, Graphic DesignTorque, Chicago, Linotype’s Helvetica NOW poster contest - honorable mention
Emily ResideBFA 2011, Industrial DesignProduct Designer, MZ Berger, NYC
Bobby RicciBFA 2012, Industrial DesignTecnical Drafter/ Designer, Moss Inc, Chicago
Brad RichterMFA 1996, Graphic DesignVP of Product Design, Luidia, San Francisco
Margaret RichterBFA 1996, Graphic DesignCreative Director, Richter Design, San Francisco
Tom RiesingBFA 1999, Graphic DesignSenior Art Director, CMO Graphics, Chicago
Kent RitzelBFA 1971, Industrial DesignCOO, Fred Sparks Design, St. Louismba mktng
Erica RobertsBFA 2010, Industrial DesignProduct Designer, Ronbow, San Francisco, former: Niven, Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn Kids
Elissa RobinBFA 2008, Industrial DesignSr. Store Design Spec., JC Penney, Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Finalist for Best POP in Outdoor Magazine’s 2013 Industry Award, coroflot.com/erobin2
Brad RobinsonBFA 2009, Industrial DesignManager of Customer Experiences & Marketing, B’nai B’rith Beber Camp, Chicago
Angela RobrockBFA 2006, Graphic DesignArt Director, freelance, San Francisco
Kelly RocheBFA 2012, Industrial DesignColor, Finish, + Material Designer, Whirlpool Corp, Benton Harbor, MI
Nancy RockwoodBFA 1998, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Kym Abrams Design, Chicago
Zachary RodheimBFA 2011, Industrial DesignDesign Coordinator, Grant Thornton LLP, Chicago
Katie RodriguesBFA 2001, Photographykathrynrodrigues.com
Hannah RoeBFA 2013, Industrial DesignResdes in Nashville TN
Holly RoeBFA 2011, Industrial DesignGraphic Designer, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL
Rebecca RoeMFA 1982, Art and DesignAssociate Professor, Department of Art and Design, Azusa Pacific University
Ralph RoetherBFA 1992, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Horizon Hobby, Champaign
Bonnie RogersBFA 1986, Graphic DesignOwner, Run Coach’s Oats, with husband, Lynn. coachsoats.com
Christine Rojek PociaskBFA 1971, PaintingRecent exhibits include the Contemporary Arts Center, Peoria, IL, The American School at Fontainebleau, France Alumni Exhibit on the grounds of the Chateau, Tall Grass Arts Association, Forest Park, IL, and a large scale installation at Purdue North Central, Westville, IN. christinerojek.com
Rashelle RoosMFA 2007, Painting/SculptureArt Instructor, Lubeznik Ctr for the Arts, Chicago
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Ivana RosenblattBFA 2006, Art History, BFA 2006, PaintingPhD Candidate, The Ohio Sate University, Columbus OH
Marina RossBFA 2012, PaintingStudio Assistant, Painter, Hanksy, Mickalene Thomas, self-employed, Brooklyn, NY
Mary RothBFA 1976, Graphic DesignOwner, Mary Roth Design Photography, Los Angeles
Annette (Gleason) RotzBFA 2006, Graphic DesignVisual Designer, Amazon, St. Louis annetterotz.com
Fredrick RoysterBFA 1999, Graphic Designtheastrolabe.com
Jessica RubenackerBFA 2006, Art HistoryArts Coordinator, City of Redmond, Seattle
Marcella RubleBFA 1972, Sculpture (MFA, JD)On a Clear Day, a series of ceramic sculptures which I also exhibited in part at the recent reunion have been accessioned into the permanent collectiton of the American Museum of Ceramic Art.harrisandrubleart.com harrisandruble.com
Sue Ellertson RuebushBFA 1967, PaintingRetired from owning an art studio where I taught classes for childrem and adults.
Kim RueloBFA 2008, Photography; BFA 2009, Graphic DesignProduct Designer, Trunk Club, Chicago, former CD at Recsolu
Noah RussellBFA 2010, Industrial DesignStylist, Trianon, Chicago
Dr. Bryce RutterMFA 1981, Industrial Design; PhD 1987, Kineosiology, College of Applied Health SciencesDistinguished Alumni Award, by the College of Applied Health Sciences, 2012
Will RyanBFA 2013, Graphic DesignDigital Production Designer, Havas Worldwide, Chicago
Sarah RybickiBFA 2012, Art HistoryTreasurer, Art Dimensions, St. Louis, Curatorial Assistant
Meadow SabelkoBFA 1997, Graphic DesignInteractive Designer, Course Avenue, Inc., Chicago
Christina SaboBA 2004, Art HistoryEmail Campaign Manager, eMedia, Chicago
Jordana Moore SaggesePhD 2008, Art HistoryAssociate Professor, California College of the Arts, San FranciscoAnthony SaizonMFA 1979, Graphic DesignOwner, Saizon Design, BostonBen Franklin, Bookbuilders, NYAD, AIGA, STA, Chicago 100, CA, GDUSA, Print
Justine SalvaBFA 2011, Industrial DesignProduct Developer, The Bradford Group, Chicago
Ariel SamaraBFA 2000, Graphic DesignInteractive Art Director, Socrates Media, Chicago
Allen SamuelsBFA 1966, Industrial DesignEmeritus Professor and Dean, retired 2008, University of Michigan, School of Art and Design, 34 years in education and 46 as a designer.art-design.umich.edu/people/detail/allen_samuels
Abel SanchezBFA 1988, Graphic DesignProducer / Art Director, CBS 2 Creative Eye, Chicago
Fernando SanchezBFA 2003, Industrial DesignSenior Industrial Designer, Cornelius, Chicago
Lindsay SandbotheBFA 2005, Art Education; BFA 2005, Art History w/ minor in Classical CivilizationsCareer Services Coordinator, American Academy of Art, ChicagoArt at Izaak Walton show (won Best in Show), Brookfield Zoo Photo Competition 2012 (won Third Place)LindsaySandbothe.com
Angela SanerBFA 1996, CraftsCurrently working for the National Park Service.
Dominic SansoneBFA 1997, Sculpture, MFA 2010, Herron School of Art and Design, SculptureSolo shows at Western Illinois University, Missouri Southern State University, University of Cincinnati, and Clermont College. Selected to exhibit work with Baang Burne Contemporary at Art Miami CONTEXT. ans1studios.com
Raika SarkettBFA 2010, Industrial DesignInformation Architect, Razorfish, Austin TX, interned at Razorfish and NBC Universal
Jeffrey SarmientoBFA 1998, CraftsReader in Glass (research + teaching), U of Sunderland, Nat’l Glass Centre, UK, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Kristen SatkasBFA 2012, Industrial DesignJunior Exhibit Designer, Orbus Exhibit + Display group, Chicago, coop at Proctor & Gamble
Hugh SatoBFA 2013, New Media; BFA 2013, PaintingInteractive & NM Artist, Liz Dudeck & Associates (real estate), Chicago
Shozo SatoRecipient of an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from the University of Illinois.Founder of Japanese Arts & Culture as comparative culture.Recent publications include “The Art of Sumie”2011 and “Shodo: Zen Calligraphy” 2013.
Srdjan SavanovicBFA 2003, Graphic DesignSenior Designer, McGraw-Hill Higher Ed, Chicago, srdjansavanovic.com
John ScheffelBFA 1993, Graphic DesignDesigner, api, Tampa/ St. Petersburg
Tyler SchmidtBFA 2013, Graphic DesignIntern at Torque, Chicago
Eric SchmittBFA 2010, Art History; BFA 2010, PhotographyAccount Manager, CDW, Chicago
Mark SchneiderBFA 1986, Graphic DesignSenior Creative Director, StudioNorth, Chicago
Sheila M. SchneiderBFA 2010, Sculpture; MFA 2014, Industrial Design‘Disability Relevant Design: A Portfolio of Approaches” Paper & Presentation at Engineering & Product Design Educators Conference, Sept 4-6, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland
Mark SchnitzerBFA 2009, Industrial DesignFreelance Industrial Designer, self-employed, Chicago
Ken SchoryBFA 1970, Industrial Designkenschory.com
Alexandra SchultzMA 2009, Art HistoryDean’s Fellow grad student, UC Santa Barbara, Santa BarbaraPhD UWMadison
Diane SchumacherBFA 1966, Art EducationDirector of Marketing and Publications, Krannert Art Museum
Tess SchwabBFA 2004, Art HistoryThis year appointed Director of Driscoll Babcock Galleries, New York. driscollbabcock.com
Phil ScoppBFA 1973, Graphic DesignDeveloped infographic style for Fiserv, Inc. philscopp.com
Mandy ScullyBFA 2009, Graphic DesignMarketing Coordinator, Holly Hunt, Chicago, interned at Crate + Barrel
Kate SerlingBFA 2005, Industrial DesignSenior Art Director, Niven, Chicago, [email protected]
Andrea ShakerMFA 1995, Photographyandreashaker.net
Ruth ShaneBFA 1958, Art History;MPA 1976, CSUH, Public Administration; PhD 2003, Virginia Tech, Public Administration and Public Policy. Since retiring from teaching at the Askew School of Government at Florida State University and from healthcare administration I have been engaged in California healthcare policy issues and nonprofit organizations.
Jeremy ShapeBFA 2013, Graphic DesignDesigner, L2TMedia, Chicago, [email protected]
Danielle SheppardBFA photo, 2012Owner, Ignite Photo Studios, Champaign
Paul ShorttMFA 2013, New MediaRegistry Coordinator / Program Assistant, Maryland Art Place, Baltimore
Julia SienkewiczPhD 2009, Art HistoryAssistant Professor, Director of Art History Program, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
Hector SilvaBFA 2009, Industrial DesignGrad Student, UI Chicago, and Design Lead, The Anhelo Project, Chicago
Eric SimmonsBFA 2013, New MediaCrew Member, WILL TV, Champaign
Lou SimonBFA 1993, Industrial DesignOwner, Design Trolley, LLC, Chicago
Nick SinadinosBFA 1972, Graphic DesignPresident/ Creative Director, Nicholas Associates Design Consultants, Chicago
Dyson SingerBFA 2007, Industrial DesignProduction Engineer, Tithe Corporation, Baltimore, MD
Miranda SinglerBFA 2010, Graphic DesignGD Assistant, Delegata, Sacramento, CA
Allison SkibickiBFA 2013, Graphic DesignJunior Designer, Kaleidoscope, Chicago
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Melissa Skoog-DunaganBFA 1995, Art HistoryCrain’s 40 under 40, chicagobusiness.com/section/40under40-2012?p=Dunagan Michael SkuraBFA 1995, Sculpture; BFA 1998, Art Education; EdM 2004, Elementary EducationFine Arts Div Chair, Oswego Comm School Dist 308, Chicago
Jessica SlombaBFA 2006, Industrial DesignFreelance project + web content mgr, self-employed, Chicago
Josh SmalleyBFA 2002, Industrial DesignDirector of Project Management, AMD Industries, Chicago
Natalie SmithBFA 2008, PaintingGallery Assistant, Tamarind Institute, AB NM
Rachel SmithBFA 2009, Art HistoryTour Guide, Robert R. Mccormick Museum, Chicago
Jessica SnyderBFA 2012, Art EducationEvents coordinator, Urbana business coordinator, champaign
Natalie Crain SnyderBFA 2004, Graphic DesignProduction Director, GyroHSR, Chicago1st pl AAM Design Competition, 2006; 2006 Golden Trumpet; 2007 Unisource Chicago 50
Sam SnyderBFA 2012, Graphic DesignDesigner, Leo Burnett, Chicago, Design Bureau Mag 9/12, Print Regional, 2012
Ashley Inae SoBFA 2013, Industrial DesignWeb + Digital Graphic Designer, Hearthware Inc, Chicago
Eve SonnemanBFA 1967, Graphic DesignHer photographs have been acquired by a Washington Art Consortium to be exhibited at the Henry Art Gallery, Seattle; Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman; Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane; Seattle Art Museum; Tacoma Art Museum; Western Gallery, Western Washington University, Bellingham; Watcom Museum of History and Art, Bellingham.
Gerta Sorensen-LondonBFA 1985, Graphic Design, MFA RISDCreative Director, Sorensen London Design, Chicago
Boris SorokinBFA 1980, Industrial DesignDesign Portfolio Mgr, TOMY Int’l, Chicago
Matthew SpencerBFA 2009, Industrial Design3d Specialist, Jeff Koons, NYC
Sarah SpreadBFA 2013, PaintingAssistant Manager, Henna Tattoo Artist, Unreal Tattoos, Chicago
Robb SpringfieldMFA 1988, Graphic DesignCreative Director, Flex-N-Gate, Champaign
Vinay SrinivasanBFA 2011, Graphic DesignVisual Designer, Twilio, Inc, San Francisco
Nicole StackBFA 1999, Graphic DesignVP, Project Management, Weber Shandwick, Chicago
Richard StadlerBFA 1987, Graphic DesignOwner, Stadler Design, Chicago
Thomas StoneBFA 2012, Art EducationHigh School Art Teacher, Gibson City Melvin Sibley Schools
Don StrandellBFA 1971, Graphic DesignOwner, Don Strandell Design, Chicago
Justin StriebelBFA 2010, Graphic DesignArt Director, Hughes Leahy Karlovic, Auburn, AL
Deborah SuBFA 2009, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Acu Design Health, Taiwan
Krista SunderlandBFA 1985, Graphic DesignOwner, Sunderland Design, Champaign
Alison SunseriBFA 2013, Art History; BFA 2013, SculptureSales Associate, The Creative Duck, Eugene, OR
Maria SurawskaBFA 2008, Graphic DesignUX Designer, Orbitz Worldwide, Chicago
Mallory SwiftBFA 2012, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Coleman, Denver
Christy SwingBFA 1971, Graphic DesignAnimator, freelance, LA
Jackrit TechavalitpongseBFA 1997, Industrial DesignGraphic Designer, Jack T Design, Tucson AZ
Kari TeskeBFA 2010, Industrial DesignGrad Student, OT Assistant, Parkland, Champaign
William ThamBFA 2013, Industrial DesignChief Design Officer, Paintbrush Athletic Apparel, Chicago/Germany
Michael ThedeBFA 1990, Graphic DesignOwner, Michael Thede Design LLC, St. Louis, MO
Ashli ThomasBFA 2012, Industrial DesignCreator + Lead Designer, The Artistic Bling (Jewelry), Savannah, GA
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David ThomasMA 2010, Art HistoryVisitor Svcs Asst (group), Metropolitan Mus of Art, NYC
Nekita ThomasBFA 2011, Graphic DesignMarketing Intern, Jenner & Block, Chicago
Amanda Thompson BarnesBFA 1997, Industrial DesignSecurity Officer, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Jillian TorreBFA 2012, Art EducationTeacher, Pecatonica HS, Rockford, IL
Katie TrabarisBFA 2013, Industrial DesignFreelance game illustrator, self-employed, Champaign
Thanh TranBFA 2000, Graphic DesignLead Visual Designer, Input Factory, San Francisco
Tim TrueBFA 1977, Graphic DesignPresident & Creative Director, Blue Wave Products,Inc, ChicagoNSACI member of distinction, bd of dir, AM Corp ID, GD USA
Megan TruesdaleBFA 2007, Graphic DesignGD, Chicago Tribune, Chicago
Phil TruesdaleBFA 2000, Graphic DesignSolutions Engineer, ASG Software solutions, Chicago
Sue Janna TruscottBFA 2005, Graphic DesignLead Interactive Designer, Clicque Studios, ChicagoBMA Tower Awards, Pro-Comm Awards
Cassie TuBFA 2012, Graphic DesignDesigner, Guerrero Howe Custom Media, ChicagoBest in show, Insurance Mktg Comm Assn, GD USA, AIGA Snap Shot, Creativity 36 + 37
Tum TunthatakasBFA 2000, Graphic DesignSenior Specialist Creative Svcs, Novelis, Atlanta, UI intern microsoft
Ally TwarogBFA 2011, Art Education; BFA 2011, PhotographyMiddle School Art Teacher, Aurora E. School District 131, Chicago
Sylvia UhlBFA 2011, Graphic DesignGD, Subsurface Laser Tech, The Crystal Cave, Chicago
Gabriel UsadelBFA 1995, Graphic Designgabeusadel.com
Jake VailBFA 2008, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, RTC, Chicago
Kim VandenbrouckeBFA 2002, Industrial DesignInventor of Raccoon Rumpus game (Educational Insights) and Cheese Louise game (Fat Brain Toys)KimVandenbroucke.com
Susan Van WestenBFA 1991, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, Van Westen Design, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Kathy VanderjackBFA 2011, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, UpShift Creative Group, Chicago
Erica VanOllefenBFA 2009, Art EducationArt Teacher, Round Lake Area Schools, Peoria
Hudson VantreaseBFA 2013, Industrial DesignIndustrial Design Consultant, Freelance, Chicago
Mark VargoBFA 2010, Industrial DesignMedia and Communications Director, Trinity Bible Church, Cleveland
Eugene Varnado IIBFA 1990, Graphic DesignVP Creative Director, FCB Global, Chicago
Robbie VermillionBFA 2008, PaintingGraduate student, illustration, graphic novel, Academy of Art
Jacob VinerBFA 2011, Industrial DesignProduct Manager, Turtle Wax, Willowbrook, ILStanford, Prof Dev Course Risk Mgt, Strategic Decision
Steve VisserMFA 1988, Industrial DesignProfessor, Purdue, Lafayette, IN, Fulbright, Helsinki
Michael VostalBFA 2001, Industrial DesignConsultant, Vostal Design, Chicago, Master’s Product Development,Northwestern University
Brent WagnerBFA 2011, Graphic DesignArt Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Chicago
Ches WajdaBFA 1991, Graphic DesignDesigner, Ches Wajda Design, San Francisco
Temmy WalkerBFA 1957, DesignOwned and operated a Real Estate Company, Creative Jewelry by Temme
Nate WallaceBFA 2009, SculptureIs a multimedia designer at 1st American Systems and Services in Washington DC. He previously served as the website developer for the Hamiltonian Gallery, The Phillips Coleection, Washington DC.
Michael WatersBFA 2005, Art HistorySenior Lecturer, IIT, Chicago, MA from University of Virginia, PhD from NYU Arch + Art History
Amber WeatherfordBFA 2006, Art HistoryContract Events Facilitator, Elmhurst Art Museum; Potter, Miss Jayne’s Ceramics, Chicago
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Jeffrey WegesinBFA 2003, Graphic DesignHead, front-end dev, Xero, New Zealand, [email protected]
Hannah WeilBFA 2009, Industrial DesignMasters of Education from Columbia CollegeArt Educator, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago
Jessica WeilBFA 2009, Graphic DesignFreelance, self employed, LAjayelleay.com
Austin WellsBFA 2013, Art EducationArt Teacher at Centennial High School, Champaign
Catherine WendtBFA 2008, Graphic DesignMBA, Indiana University, Bloomington, INAssociate Brand Manager, Abbot Nutrition, Colombus, OH
Nicki WernerMFA 2012, StudioArtist in Residence, Redline Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI
Joshua WesolowskiBFA 2009, Industrial DesignMaster’s of Product Development, Northwestern UniversityAssociate Creative Director, CDW Perchants/Keenpac, Chicago
Laura WhatleyPhD 2010, Art HistoryAssistant Professor, Kendall College of A+D, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Charity WhiteBFA 2008, Ceramics; MED 2010, Art EducationGraduate teaching assistant, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Kelly WhiteBFA 1992, Graphic DesignMFA Painting, SCADExecutive Director, 40 North, Champaign
Gretchen WieshuberBFA 1984, Graphic DesignAdjunct Faculty, Studio 2D, Parkland College, Champaign, IL
Jill WindowBFA 2000, Graphic DesignFreelance GD, self employed, Crate + Barrel, Chicago
Debby WinterBFA 1996, Graphic DesignFounder, Winter Agency, Champaign
Kathleen WishardBFA 1998, PaintingLandscape Architect, LRM, Los Angeles
Dawn Holly WisherBFA 1978, Graphic DesignPhotographer, New Day Creative, Chicago
Janice WithersMA 2006, Art EducationVisual Arts Teacher, Wake County Pulic Schools, Raleigh Durham, NCDiane Kent-Parker First Year Teacher Award, Wake County Public School System, 2007
Laura WittnebenBFA 2008, Art EducationProject Manager, Lighthouse Marketing Services, Chicago, IL
Elizabeth WolfBFA 2004, PaintingCollections and Exhibitions Coordinator at Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, elizwolf.com
Holly WolfMFA 2002, GlassOwner, Wolf-Mattick Glass Studio, self-employed, Chicago
Micah WolfeBFA 2007, Industrial DesignDesign Director, Keen IO, San Francisco
Bradley WongBFA 2009, Industrial DesignDesigner, Prod Exp, Webb deVlam, Chicago
Candice WongBFA 2004, Graphic Designcandice-wong.com
Sarah Beth WoodsMFA 2012, Art StudioActivities include performance for Hip Hop and Punk Feminisms: Genealogy, Theory. Group shows include Public/Private at Woman Made Gallery 2013, Methodic Deconstruction at THE FRANKLIN May 2012. sarahbethwoods.com
Kevin WuBFA 2012, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Denise WurlBFA 1983, Graphic DesignOwner of Bluestem Studio
Stephen WurthBFA 2004, Industrial DesignDesign Strategist, Purina, St. Louis, MO
William WyssBFA 2012, Graphic DesignGraphic Designer, Division of Int Athletics, U of I, Champaign
Susie XiongBA 2010, Art EducationArt Teacher, Campanelli Elementary, Chicago
Grace YangBFA 2011, Industrial DesignContract Designer, Benchmarc Display, Chicago, interned at Anthropologie
Nina YangBFA 2013, Graphic DesignDesigner, AD60 inc, NYC
Nicole YatesBFA 2002, Graphic DesignArt Director, Pollinate, Portland
Helen YoungBFA 1990, Graphic DesignOwner, Creative Director, EnZed Design, Denver, enzeddesign.com
Paul YoungBFA 1983, Graphic Designelectric-pictures.com
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Jeff YoungerBFA 2009, Industrial DesignIndustrial Designer, GereMarie, Chicago
Angela YuanBFA 2006, Graphic Designwayneandangela.com
Craig ZabelMA 1979, Art History; PhD 1984, Art HistoryAssociate Professor and Head of the Department of Art History at Penn State University. Recent publications include
“William Penns Philadelphia: The Land and the Plan, Chapter 1 in Natures Entrept: Philadelphias Urban Sphere and its Environmental Thresholds, eds. Brian C. Black and Michael J. Chiarappa, 17-34, 294-298. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2012. arthistory.psu.edu/faculty/psu/zabel
Dawn ZalkusBFA 2003, Art Education; MA 2006, Art EducationArt Teacher, Batavia Public Schools Dist 101, Chicago Vivian ZapataBFA 2008, PaintingGrad teaching assistant, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Selina ZawackiBFA 2013, New MediaSocial Media Outreach, Yummy You, Los Angeles also Sewing assistant at Knickerbocker Los Angeles
Alan ZhangBFA 2012, Industrial DesignLead Digital Graphic Designer, Hebru Brand, Chicago
Ting Fen ZhengBFA 2010, Graphic DesignWeb & Print Design, CCH, Wolters Kluwer bus., Chicago
Peter ZichBFA 2013, Industrial DesignFront End Engineer/ Comm Desr, Facebook, Chicago
Mary ZundoMFA 1995, PrintmakingPhD student Am Art Hist Vis Culture, UIUC, Champaign
Lynn Holler ZurowskiBFA 1980, Graphic DesignArt Dir/ Owner, Lyn Holler Zurowski Design, Chicago
Amy ZwikelBFA 2007, Industrial DesignVisual Arts Instructor, Niles North High School, Skokie, Illinoisamyzwikel.com
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