Curious by nature, I think of design as a place of exploration. I’m drawn to the conceptual thought that burgeons within the academic classroom. With a career that spans from publishing to architecture to running a design studio, my current interest lies in exploring methodologies that broaden boundaries within visual communication design and developing my own design pedagogies.
CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor
fall 2015–present
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) PHILADELPHIA, PA Teach, coordinate, and develop courses in typography, information design, and interdisciplinary design thinking in the Visual Communication Design program, the Kanbar College’s Design, Engineering and Commerce (DEC) core curriculum, the masters program in Surface Imaging, and Health Communication Design Masters. Member of DEC core curriculum committee. Responsibilities include coordination of integration of curriculum into majors and overseeing outcomes in the objectives and outcomes of the curriculum across majors in college. Advise upper level students on curriculum choices. Serve college committees when called upon. Act as Faculty Advisor for the University’s aiga student chapter. Coordinate and invite guest lecturers for college wide lectures in Graphic Design.
Partner | Designer
2011–present
Gold Collective PHILADELPHIA, PA Founding partner of design studio established in 2011. Primary areas of focus are identity design, books, exhibition design, websites and visual information systems. Gold’s clients include communications firm SteegeThompson, Bard, California College of the Arts, RISD, publisher Timothy McSweeney’s, digital content aggregator Flipboard, new media platform Wikia, and human rights organizations such as the American Foundation for Equal Rights. Recent projects include a campaign identity for the University of Pennsylvania’s university wide fund-raising campaign, exhibition and catalog design for the deCordova’s 2019 New England Biennial, and a collaboration with the University of Maryland on and NIH grant funded project designing visual aids for doctors to better weigh the risks and benefits of routine patient testing. Gold has been invited to speak at national conferences and has won both national and international recognition for their work.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Critic
fall 2017–present
Thomas Jefferson University PHILADELPHIA, PA Serve as critic to candidates for masters in Surface Imaging end of semester reviews. Invited by Hitoshi Ujii
Guest Critic
spring 2015
Drexel University PHILADELPHIA, PA Participated in final review of juniors work in an identity systems class. Invited by Mark Willie
spring 2014
University of Connecticut HARTFORD, CT Advised graphic design seniors on final projects over semester. Reviewed projects at final critique. Invited by Mary Banas
fall 2014
Boston University BOSTON, MA Offered advice and critique to sophomores on how they might move forward as young designers. Invited by Kristen Coogan
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth DARTMOUTH, MA Reviewed and critiqued seniors final body of work. Offered guidance on professional practice after school. Invited by Michelle Bowers
Boston University BOSTON, MA Offered advice and critique to juniors on how they can further their work as they move into their senior year. Invited by Nicholas Rock
spring 2013
Rhode Island School of Design PROVIDENCE, RI Participated in final critique of poster project for Type 2 students. Invited by Lucinda Hitchcock
Boston University BOSTON, MA Invited to advise undergraduate thesis students on projects before final show. Invited by Nicholas Rock
fall 2012
Rhode Island School of Design PROVIDENCE, RI Served as guest critic at final critique of graduate level type class. Invited by Lucinda Hitchcock
spring 2011
California College of the Arts SAN FRANCISCO, CA Guest critic at critique of posters in graduate design studio that examines the meaning of visual language and making techniques in the graphic design practice. Invited by Geoff Kaplan
fall 2011
California College of the Arts SAN FRANCISCO, CA Participated in final critique of animated shorts by Graphic Design 2 students. Invited by Mary Banas
spring 2012
California College of the Arts SAN FRANCISCO, CA Led critique for graduate design studio Media Matters. Invited by Geoff Kaplan
Teacher
summer 2012
Inneract Project SAN FRANCISCO, CA Developed curriculum and taught class introducing graphic design to junior high students from inner city neighborhoods of San Francisco.
Teaching Assistant
spring 2011
California College of the Arts SAN FRANCISCO, CA Assisted printmaking and textile faculty member Kathleen Larisch in level one screenprinting studio. Offered guidance on process, materials, color, and conceptual ideas in student’s work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
co-Worker / Collaborator
2012–2014
Design Office PROVIDENCE, RI Member of this shared workspace that included graphic designers, type designers, industrial designers, architects and programmers. Participated in workshops, critiques, and lectures with open to members and other members of the design community in Rhode Island.
Graphic, Information, & Environmental Designer
2007–09
ZGF Architects PORTLAND, OR Worked within interdisciplinary teams of architects, urban planners, marketing personnel, interior designers, and environmental graphics designers. Created and produced concepts for books, animations, handouts, and environmental graphics for various stages of architectural projects. Designed logos, invitation suites, posters, and various collateral for non-profit groups supported by the firm.
Graphic & Editorial Designer
2006
Willamette Week PORTLAND, OR Designed layouts for Pulitzer Prize winning weekly news publication. Coordinated and art directed photo shoots, created original artwork, or hired appropriate illustrator for specific art needs. Developed mapping system for Willamette Week’s 2006 Finder magazine.
Graphic & Editorial Designer
2004–2006
Community Newspapers PORTLAND, OR Constructed editorial content and coordinated photography for Style, a weekly publication of Community Newspapers. Designed covers of special sections and various marketing material for in-house departments.
Freelance Designer & Stylist
2002–2006
Cinco Design Office PORTLAND, OR Researched and created inspiration materials for new women’s line of Nixon watches. Straub Collaborative PORTLAND, OR Styled clothing and shoes for Adidas catalogs and website. Assisted with production of sets for photo shoots.
Graphic Design Intern
2001
Fairchild Publications NEW YORK, NY Created print ads and marketing materials for fashion trade magazines including Women’s Wear Daily.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AIGA Philadelphia Board Member & Education Director
2019—PRESENT
Philadelphia Chapter PHILADELPHIA, PA Participate in board decisions, general programming, and oversee and advocate for design education in the organization.
Kanbar College Education Committee Member
2016–2018
Thomas Jefferson University PHILADELPHIA, PA Served on college-wide committee overseeing new course, curriculum and program proposals.
Program Advisory Board
2018—present
Thomas Jefferson University PHILADELPHIA, PA Serve on program advisory board in Masters of Surface Imaging program.
Peer Reviewer
2018
Bloomsbury Publishing LONDON, UK Reviewed book proposal for publisher considering publication of book on information design.
2018 AIGA Design Educators Conference: MAKE Provided feedback and reviewed both long and short papers for AIGA’s 2018 design educator’s conference.
AIGA Education Committee Member
2015–2019
Philadelphia Chapter PHILADELPHIA, PA Representing Philadelphia University’s Graphic Design department in fostering education programming and support for Philadelphia’s AIGA chapter.
Program Advisory Board
2017
Drexel Graphic Design PHILADELPHIA, PA Invited to serve on program advisory board as a leadership voice in professional practice and engage in a critical dialogue on the future of graphic design education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Keynote Speaker
october 2015
Method Madness, Phoenix Design Week PHOENIX, AZ Invited along with Partner Heidi Meredith and other Internationally recognized speakers to talk at this conference hosted by AIGA’s Arizona chapter about our studio and process.
Steering Committee Member
2015
AICAD Conference, California College of the Arts SAN FRANCISCO, CA Serving on the board of the steering committee for conference on exploring science in the art and design studio hosted by the California College of the Arts in May 2015.