California College of the Arts

Dates

August 2023 - present

Role

Adjunct Professor

Courses

-Interaction Design
-Design Research
-Systems Design
-Service Design

California College of the Arts Faculty with Don Norman

 

Overview

What makes the MDes Interaction Design Undergraduate and Graduate Programs unique is it’s emphasis on social entrepreneurship and impact. In 2024, we were a recipient of the Don Norman Awards for excellence in humanity-centered design pedagogy. As an educator, I aim to help my students reach their full potential by creating an interactive learning environment and inviting exception practitioners from industry. My classes cover the intricacies of hardware and software product design with an emphasis on methodological rigor.

 

Courses

  • Fall 2023: Foundations of Interaction Design

    • Guest Lecturers: Miggi Cardone (Figma), Paolo Malabuyo (Google), Elsa Ho (Doordash), and Andre Pennycooke (AIGA).

  • Spring 2024: Systems Design

    • Guest Lecturers: Emily Peters (Uncommon Bold), Melissa Cefkin (CCA), Doug Hirsch (GoodRx), Phillip Rosedale (Second Life), Matthew Finkhousen (Varo Bank).

    Summer 2024: Experience Design

    • Guest Lecturers: fnnch (Artist), Sally Wassink (Artist), Andrew Evans (Magic Patio), Michelle Cortese (Meta), and Ivan Cash (Cash Studios).

    Fall 2024: Foundations of Interaction Design

    • Guest Lecturers: Ben Truelove (Microsoft), Valerie Casey (Walmart), and Jeanne Choe (US Bank).

    Spring 2025: Design Research

    • Guest Lecturers: TBD