Critical Studies Faculty
Mark Anderson
Abby Armstrong Check
Michael Aschenbrenner
Emily Blaser
Elaine Bohannon
Royal Griggs Brevvaxling
Alexia Brunson
Helen J. Bullard
Maureen Chavez-Kruger
Cheryl Coan
Paul Engevold
Leslie Fedorchuk
Laura Fuller-Cooper
Devlin Grimm
Anna Hillary
Chelsea Holton
Tamara Johnston
Julia Kirchner
David Lawson
Emily Leonard
Ashley Luchinski
Kathleen Mulhern
Maurizio Murru
Stephanie Rhyner
Joshua Rutherford
Gregory Sadler
Justin Schumaker
CJ Scruton
Lauren Simmons
Joshua Steffey
Ishani Synghal
Chris Szczesny-Adams
Donna Tanzer
Andy Turner
Valerie Vespalec
Valeria Volante
Isabelle Von Sturm-Day
Janna Wrench
News
MIAD professor brings love of branding to projects and students
Brian Bowles ’01, professor of Communication Design at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), finds freelance projects “deeply fulfilling” and beneficial to himself and to his students.
Independence First and MIAD students produce adaptive clothing
Students in a junior-level Fashion and Apparel Design class at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) collaborated with Independence First to design adaptive clothing. Two Independence First employees worked closely with MIAD students on customized outfits specific to their needs and preferences.
‘GQ Rebranded’ series is a hit for MIAD alum’s new studio
When Justin Thomas Kay ’04 (Communication Design) opened his own studio, JTK Studio, Inc., in New York City early this year, he hoped that his work “would contribute positively to helping to make things look nicer and more enjoyable and speak honestly to people broadly.” The new GQ Sports series “GQ Rebranded” turned out to be a good fit to do just that.
MIAD student support system receives national SMILE Award
Choose Mental Health, the national voice for children’s mental health, named the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) the 2024 SMILE Award–Organization Winner for the college’s commitment to promoting mental health and well-being among its students.
Senior’s passion for Illustration and Natural Sciences thrives at MIAD
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) senior Lilly Zbiegien’s two passions – Illustration and Natural Sciences – flourished at an early age and have continued through college. Recently Zbiegien presented her Natural Science Independent Study research, “Junkyard Nests,” showing not only the impact of plastic pollution on birds, but also her skill in portraying the environment through Illustration.