San Francisco, California, United States
I teach communication by design in the MDes Graduate Interaction Design Program. World class CCA California College of the Arts is one of the most prestigious art and design schools in the United States.
Teaching in the prestigious MDes Interaction Design Program at California College of the Arts (CCA), one of the top design schools globally. I teach the “Communication by Design” course, focusing on design communication, collaboration, and storytelling to help students develop essential skills for leadership in the design field.
• Collaborated with faculty to develop and refine course materials, aligning with the program’s goals and industry trends.
• Mentored 10 master’s-level students through individual and group projects, enhancing their communication, teamwork, and design skills.
• Delivered lectures on topics such as team dynamics, psychological safety, radical candor, emotional intelligence, cross-cultural communication, and presentation design.
• Facilitated discussions, critiques, and classroom activities to enhance students’ design thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Provided detailed feedback and personalized mentorship to support both personal and professional growth.
Key Topics Covered:
• Team Dynamics & Collaboration: Psychological safety, team charters, radical candor.
• Personal Growth: Growth mindset, emotional intelligence, self-awareness.
• Communication: Cross-cultural communication, body language, and linguistic relativity.
• Critique & Feedback: Constructive feedback and ethical critique methods.
• Storytelling & Presentation: The hero’s journey, rhetorical analysis, and audience engagement.
• Ethics & Power: Privilege, power dynamics, and ethics in design.
