born 1984 detroit, mi
Education
- 2022 :: PhD, Library Information Science
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (expected)
- 2017 :: Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- 2006 :: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
- Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Academic Practice
- 2018–present :: Research Assistant
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana, IL
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- Provide support (e.g. identifying possible sources of funding, organizing and assessing archival materials, preparing and updating site reports) for ongoing and new research projects
- Provide graphic design support where needed (i.e. identity and promo material)
- 2017–2018 :: Lecturer
- Wayne State University, James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History
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- AGD 2240 Introduction to Graphic Design
- AGD 2250 Typography
- AGD 3250 Graphic Design 1
- AGD 4250 Graphic Design 2
- AGD 5260 Senior Seminar
- AGD 5997 Senior Studio
- AGD 5890 Directed Projects: Maisha Quraishi and Alexandria Maniak
- 2015–2017 :: Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Wayne State University, James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History
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- AGD 2230 Introduction to Typography
- AGD 2240 Introduction to Graphic Design Software
- AGD 4250 Graphic Design 2
- AGD 5890 Directed Projects: Amira Alkayyali
Commercial Practice
- 2005-2018 :: Independent Graphic Designer
- Recourtney Design Studio, LLC, Redford, MI
- (Formerly Redpicked, LLC)
Freelance design practice - Provided design, development and consultation to small businesses and individuals. Projects included: Brand identity, invitations, posters, flyers, lettering, line illustrations and web design.
- 2011-2015 :: In-house Graphic Designer
- The Dental Advisor, Ann Arbor, MI
Research, training and product publication - Responsible for printed collateral, branding, icons/award badges, web graphics, eblasts and print advertising, PowerPoint slides, conference/symposium banners, table displays, forms, data infographics and front-end HTML website support.
- 2006-2011 :: Graphic Designer and Developer
- Media Genesis, Troy, MI
Internet services firm - Designed digital graphics/illustrations, web layouts, banner ads, identity collateral and icons for client businesses and in-house. Produced standard-compliant and cross-browser compatible websites using XHTML/HTML 4-5, CSS 2-3 and Jquery library. Edited e-learning modules for Flash sale courses.
Service/ Outreach
- 04.17 :: AP Curriculum Enrichment Day
- Wayne State University
Presented 2D lecture to high school students in advanced placement courses - 05.2016-06.2016 :: Letterpress Shop Volunteer
- Detroit Historical Society
Cleaned and conducted inventory of type cases and image plates - 05/2015 and 05/2016 :: Artist Group Lectures
- Wayne State University
Presented current work to general public
Group Exhibitions
- 07.2017–10.2017 :: Bent, but Unbroken
- Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI
Curated by Charles H. Wright and Things Feel Heavy - 02.2017–03.2017 :: Fluid Impressions
- Wayne State University, Art Department Gallery
2017 WSU MFA Thesis Exhibition (2-student show)
Curated by the graduating artists and Art Department Gallery - 02.2016 :: Just My Type
- Whitdel Arts, Detroit, MI
Curated by Joel Grothaus and Lee Marchalonis of Signal Return - 12.2015 :: DE:limit
- Galerie Camille, Detroit, MI
Curated by Clara W. DeGalan - 04.2014 :: Ritual
- The Jam Handy, Detroit, MI
Curated by Daniel McCafferty and Wes Taylor
Skills/ Interests
- Software
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- Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
- Microsoft: Word and PowerPoint
- iWork: Pages and Keynote
- Dreamweaver, Notepad++, XHTML/CSS, WordPress
- Mediums of Interests
- Textile/Fabric, Embroidery, Typography, Paper, Silk Screen and Digital Prints
- Conceptual Interests
- Collections, Memory, Time, History and Archive