- Joined RIT in September 2005
- Research interests include place branding, identity systems, and universal design
- Principal partner, k629 Design Studio
- Founding editor of Multi, a peer-reviewed journal and first multidisciplinary journal dedicated to examining all aspects of design
- Presenter at more than 50 national and international peer-reviewed conferences as well as keynote speaker at national and international academic and industrial conferences
- Author of a number of books, book chapters, peer-reviewed articles and projects
- Peer-reviewer, Assistive Technology and Lawrence King Publishers and founding co-editor, Diversity & Design
- Fellowships with Advertising Education Foundation, New York State Council for the Humanities, University at Buffalo, School of Architecture & Planning
- Member, American Cultural Association, Society for Environmental Graphic Design, and International Institute of Information Designers
- Recipient, 2003 President’s Award for Equity and Diversity in Teaching, Buffalo State College
- Ph.D. (ABD) - American Studies and MArch - State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Architecture & Planning; BS - Business, minor in English, Buffalo State College
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