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MIAD president teaches Approaches to Making course

MIAD president teaches Approaches to Making course

Jeffrey Morin, president of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), has taken on teaching duties in addition to his role as president of the college. Internationally recognized for his book art, papermaking, letterpress prints and fine art, Morin also brings his experience as a graphic design instructor to “Approaches to Making: The Figure,” a junior-level course at MIAD.

Krista Meneghini selected as Interior Architecture and Design full-time faculty

Krista Meneghini selected as Interior Architecture and Design full-time faculty

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) welcomes Krista Meneghini as the new full-time Visiting Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design. Meneghini graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2009 and has worked professionally in the interior design field and in secondary schools.

Laura Farahzad Mayer selected as Communication Design full-time faculty

Laura Farahzad Mayer selected as Communication Design full-time faculty

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) welcomes Laura Farahzad Mayer as the new full-time assistant professor of Communication Design. An accomplished instructor and designer, Farahzad Mayer has an M.F.A. in Graphic Design and Printmaking from the University of Iowa.

Innovation Center students create immersive light show

Innovation Center students create immersive light show

In partnership with Joy Engine, a Milwaukee nonprofit dedicated to public art, students at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s (MIAD) Lubar Innovation Center created an immersive extension to the summer: a spectacular outdoor light show and festival called Nitelight.

“Ripple Effects”: MIAD alum on comics and career

“Ripple Effects”: MIAD alum on comics and career

A longtime comic book aficionado, Jordan Hart ’08 (Communication Design) developed his passion for the medium at six years old in the grocery line with his mom. Years later, Hart never would have guessed that his new comic book, Ripple Effects, would be nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award.

MIAD figure drawing model accepted into France residency

MIAD figure drawing model accepted into France residency

A performer by trade and longtime figure drawing model at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), Alice Wilson’s resume spans everything from sketch comedy to performing in Dead Man’s Carnival to recognition as Milwaukee’s premiere living statue artist. Now, Wilson will add an international artist and writers residency at Chateau Orquevaux in Champagne-Ardenne, France to her list of accomplishments.