SHERRY SAUNDERS FREYERMUTH
Assistant Professor [email protected] Lamar University 774.218.8149 Department of Art
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | MFA Graphic Design, June 2011
Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | BFA Graphic Design, Communications Minor, May 2007
GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Lamar University Beaumont, TX August 2012–Present Currently teach a full graphic design course load at Lamar University. I work with a range of beginning to advanced graphic design students, I co-advise two student organizations, serve on departmental committees and I network within the local design community to provide exposure and opportunities for our students.
Graphic Designer, Discovery Communications Silver Spring, MD August 2011–June 2012 Worked collaboratively with a team of creative professionals to provide print, web and digital media solutions for Discovery Communication brands such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Science Channel and TLC.
Graphic Designer, Boston Redevelopment Authority Boston, MA October 2007–August 2009 Worked with clients in collaboration with a graphics team to concept and design print and web pieces for the City of Boston. Assisted in coordinating and designing collateral for city events such as the Downtown Crossing Holiday Village.
AIGA Youth Design Volunteer Boston, MA Summer 2007 Conducted various administrative duties such as recruiting studios for participation. Worked with staff to create a highlight video of the student experiences in the program.
Graphic Design Intern, Cone Inc. Boston, MA September 2006–May 2007 Assisted Graphic Designer for public relations agency. Worked on projects such as a benefits packet for Cone employees, video highlighting promotional work for Nestle Waters, holiday postcard for Contrex Water, product fact sheet for Lindt.
GRANTS
2016
2016 AIGA Leadership Retreat Raleigh, NC June 2016 (National) Received full funding from AIGA to attend the annual AIGA Leadership Retreat. This exclusive event is limited to 200-300 AIGA leadership members from across the country. This retreat helped inform the ongoing work for the AIGA Houston East Satellite group which is funded through the AIGA Innovate grant project.
2016 Lamar University Presidential Fellowship Award for Teaching Innovation Beaumont, TX 2016–1017 (Local/ Internal) Received a $15,000 grant award for the Lamar University Presidential Fellowship Award for Teaching Innovation to develop a new interdisciplinary course that combines design thinking techniques and strategies to develop innovative software solutions.
2015
2015 AIGA Innovate Grant Houston, TX June 2015 (National) Received an AIGA Innovate grant from the national offices of AIGA, the professional association for design in the amount of $5000 to start a new AIGA Chapter Satellite program through the AIGA Houston chapter. AIGA Chapter Satellite Groups aim to serve design communities and AIGA members in rural communities outside major hub cities, where distance makes attending AIGA programs prohibitive. The satellite group would have some autonomy to collaborate under the AIGA name and create their own programming without becoming an official chapter. The pilot group would begin here in the Beaumont/Golden Triangle region.
Lamar University Special Project Grant, Beaumont, TX September 2015 (Local/Internal) Received a $5000 special projects grant from the Lamar University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The project aims to develop more awareness about graphic design in the Golden Triangle region by hosting a graphic design exhibition at the Dishman Art Museum from June 3, 2016 to July 31, 2016. A book publication will be created to accompany the event.
PUBLICATIONS
2016
Paper titled: Coding as Craft selected for the juried publication Plot(s) Journal of Design Studies February 2016 (Peer Reviewed) (National)
Submission answering “Tell us about time design has influenced you” was accepted for publication in theUnder the Influence project published through the MFA Graphic Design program at Texas State University April 2016 (Peer Reviewed) (National)
2014
GFDA Workshop Reflective Essay published on the AIGA Design Educators website September 2014 (National)
Essay selected by juror Dr. Terri Weissman for inclusion in the catalog that accompanies the art-based cultural exchange “Half the Sky: Intersections in Social Practice Art” at the LuXun Academy of Fine Arts, Shenyang, China, April 15 -30, 2014 Essay Title: Celebrity and Gender in Graphic Design (Peer Reviewed) (National)
Abstract titled Failing Forward was accepted for publication in this project published through the MFA Graphic Design program at Texas State University April 2014 (Peer Reviewed) (National)
Film Review for documentary, Design is One, published on the AIGA Design Educators Website February 2014 (National)
2013
The Art Founders Project, Interview With Artist Judith Krugertheafproject.com May 2013 (National)
2012
The Art Founders Project,Interview With Grant Hamilton, Director of Time Zero theafproject.com July 2012 (National)
The Art Founders Project,Film Review: Time Zero theafproject.com July 2012 (National) The Art Founders Project,The Art of Video Games @ Smithsonian American Art Museumtheafproject.com June 2012 (National)
PRESENTATIONS
2017
Presenter, College Art Association Conference New York City, NY February 2017 Paper Title: Hands on History: Learning the History of Typography with a Letterpress Workshop (Juried) (National)
2016
Presenter, Southeastern College Art Conference Roanoke, VA October 2016 Paper Title: Transforming Web Design 101 (Juried) (Regional)
Workshop Facilitator, AIGA Design Educator Conference Bozeman, MT October 2016 Workshop Title: Anonymous Failures (Juried) (National)
Presenter, LU Blast OFF Annual Faculty Development Event Beaumont, TX August 2016 Presentation Title: Why do all the talking? Incorporating digital media to enhance lectures and demonstrations (Local)
Keynote Speaker, Lamar Institute of Technology All College Day Beaumont, TX April 2016 Lecture Title: Branding 101: Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education (Local)
2013
Presenter, Southeastern College Art Conference Greensboro, NC October 2013 Paper Title: Examining the Resurgence of Hand Lettering in Contemporary Poster Design (Juried) (Regional)
Presenter, AIGA National Conference, Educator Conference Minneapolis, MN October 2013 Paper Title: Coding as Craft? (Juried) (National)
Panel Member Beaumont Art League Artist Symposium, Topic: Art Criticism Beaumont, TX May 2013 Discussion Topic: Graphic Design Criticism (Local)
Presenter, Texas Association of Museums Conference Beaumont, TX April 2013 Discussion Topic: Branding and How to Create a Web Presence and Utilize Social Media (Local)
Presenter, College Art Association Conference New York City, NY February 2013 Paper Title: Perceptions of Gender in the Graphic Design Workplace (Juried) (National)
2010
Presenter, Southeastern College Art Conference Richmond, VA October 2010 Paper Title: The Role of Identity in Graphic Design: An Examination of April Greiman’s Design Quarterly #133(Juried) (Regional)
POSTER SESSIONS
2012
Graduate Student Poster Session Chair, Southeastern College Art Conference Durham, NC October 2012 (Juried) (Regional) 2011
Graduate Student Poster Session Chair & Participant, Southeastern College Art Conference Savannah, GA November 2011 Poster Topic: Ambiguity and Indeterminacy in Graphic Design (Juried) (Regional)
2010
Design Ethos Poster Session Participant, Design Ethos Conference Savannah, GA October 2010 Poster Topic: Target Audience: An examination of attitudes towards recycling (Juried) (Local)
AWARDS AND HONORS
2017
Design Incubation Fellowship, Writing Workshop Fellow, New York, NY January 2017 (Juried) (National)
2015
Press Club of Southeast Texas, Honorable Mention, Special Events Collatoral Category Beaumont, TX June 2015 (Juried) (Local)
GraphicStock.com Design Competition, First place, June 2015 Featured on Graphic Stock design blog with two posts including an interview and examples of work (Juried) (National)
Gold ADDY Award, Poster Category Lake Charles, LA February 2015 (Juried) (Local)
2013
Finalist in the Connecting Threads Fabric Design ContestSeptember 2013 (National)
Merit Award in Textiles Category, 3x3, The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration June 2013 (Juried) (National)
First Place in Poster Category, Press Club of Southeast Texas Awards June 2013 (Juried) (Local)
Third Place in Special Events Materials Category, Press Club of Southeast Texas Awards June 2013 (Juried) (Local)
Bronze ADDY Award, Advertising for the Arts and Sciences District 10 February 2013 (Juried) (Regional)
Gold ADDY Award, Advertising for the Arts and Sciences Lake Charles, LA February 2013 (Juried) (Local)
2011
SECAC Members Exhibition Merit Award (juried by Dan Cameron) Savannah, GA November 2011 (Juried) (Regional)
SECAC Gulnar Bosch Travel Award Savannah, GA November 2011 (Juried) (Regional)
Student Gold ADDY Award, Non-Traditional Advertising Savannah, GA March 2011 (Juried) (Local)
SCADDY Gold Award, Non-Traditional Advertising Savannah, GA January 2011 (Juried) (Local)
2010
Design Ethos Poster Session, Bronze Award Savannah, GA October 2010 (Juried) (Local) SECAC Gulnar Bosch Travel Award Richmond, VA October 2010 (Juried) (Regional)
2009
SCAD Honors Graduate Scholarship Savannah, GA September 2009–June 2011 (Local)
AIGA Best of New England Award Boston, MA July 2009 (Juried) (Regional)
EXHIBITIONS
2016
Interactive Art Installation, AIGA Design Educator Conference Bozeman, MT October 2016 Artwork Title: Anonymous Failures (Juried) (National)
Lamar University Art Department Faculty Show, Dishman Art Museum Beaumont, TX August 2016 (Local)
Oso Bay XIX Design Symposium, Piece titled Attract was selected by renowned designer James Victore Corpus Christi, TX March 2016 (Juried) (National)
2015
Lamar University Art Department Faculty Show, Dishman Art Museum Beaumont, TX August 2015 (Local)
2014
Digital Window Exhibition showcasing classroom projects in graphic design higher education The University of Texas Pan American June 2014 (Juried) (National)
2013
SECAC Members Show Greensboro, NC October 2013 (Juried) (Regional)
Lamar University Art Department Faculty Show, Dishman Art Museum Beaumont, TX August 2013 (Local)
Lamar University Le Grande Bal, Dishman Art Museum Beaumont, TX March 2013 (Local)
2012
Lamar State College Port Arthur Silent Auction Port Arthur, TX November 2012 (Local)
Otherwise Discarded, Desotorow Gallery Savannah, GA September 2012 (Juried) (Local)
Lamar University Art Department Faculty Show, Dishman Art Museum Beaumont, TX August 2012 (Local)
Young Photographers Alliance Mentor Program Exhibition, Calumet Gallery New York City, NY January 2012 (Juried)
2011
SECAC Members Show, Gustein Gallery Savannah GA November 2011—Merit Award Recipient (Juried) (Local)
Against Interpretation Thesis Show, Oglethorpe Gallery Savannah, GA June 2011 (Local)
Graphic Design MFA Group Thesis Show, Gallery 210 Savannah, GA June 2011(Local) Cultivating Savannah Arts, Fahm Hall Gallery Savannah, GA March 2011 (Juried) (Local)
Beyond the Fold, Desotorow Gallery Savannah, GA February 2011 (Juried) (Local)
Dislocate, Indigo Sky Gallery Savannah, GA January 2011 (Juried) (Local)
2010
Design Ethos Conference Poster Session Savannah, GA October 2010 (Juried) (Local)
Planet Home Exhibition, Gustein Galley Savannah, GA July 2010–September 2010 (Juried) (Local)
Writing on the Walls Exhibition, Desotorow Gallery Savannah, GA July 2010–August 2010 (Juried) (Local)
Opening Soon Exhibition, Pei Ling Chan Gallery Savannah, GA May 2010–July 2010 (Local)
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECTS
2014
Designed the Department of Art Summer Camp brochure and tshirt Spring 2014
Designed the show card for the Art Department 2014 Faculty Show Fall 2014
Designed Pairings 2015 invitation for the Dishman Art Museum fundraiser event Summer 2014
Client project for Americommerce. Designed website for company, Cool As A Moose, based in Maine Spring 2014
Client project for Ida Lee Duplechin, LLC. Created website and brochure for certified counselor, Ida Lee Duplechin Spring 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2013
Student, Skillshare Course, Introduction to Lettering: One Letterform at a Time by Jessica Hische Skillshare.com, November 2013
Attendee, Sketch-Noting Workshop with Alma Hoffman and Brooke Scherer SECAC Greensboro, NC November 2013
Attendee, Round Table Discussion with Michael Bierut AIGA National Conference Minneapolis, MN October 2013
Attendee, Hand Lettering for Design Educators Workshop with Lara McCormick AIGA National Conference Minneapolis, MN October 2013
Attendee, AIGA Design Week Logo Design Workshop with Aaron Draplin AIGA Houston, TX September 2013
Attendee, BLUNT: AIGA Design Educator Conference Norfolk, VA April 2013
Student, Skillshare Course, Lettering: Learn to Draw Illustrative Words by Neil Tasker Skillshare.com, March 2013
2011 Mentee, Young Photographers Alliance Mentor Program Boston, MA June 2011–August 2011
Teaching Assistant, History of Graphic Design, SCAD Savannah, GA January 2011–March 2011
Vice President, Graduate Graphic Design Club, SCAD Savannah, GA January 2010–June 2011
Graduate Mentor, SCAD Mentor Program Savannah, GA January 2010–June 2011
2010
Assistant Teacher, Summer Seminar for High School Students Savannah, GA July 2010
Attendee, Design Ethos Conference Savannah, GA October 2010
Attendee, NC State College of Design Biennial Graduate Symposium Raleigh, NC January 2010
2009
Attendee, Geekend 2009 Conference Savannah, GA, November 2009
Attendee, AIGA Boston’s Professional Development Typography Workshop by Ilene Strizver Boston, MA June 2008
UNIVERSITY SERVICE AND COMMITTEES
CURRENT COMMITTEE WORK
Lamar University, Scholarship Committee Fall 2012–Present
Lamar University, Website Content Manager for Fine Art Department Fall 2012–Present
Lamar University Design Studio, Co-adviser for student group Fall 2012–Present
Lamar University, Department of Art Curriculum Committee Spring 2013–Present
Lamar University, College of Fine Arts and Communications Student/Faculty Relations Committee, Fall 2013–Present
PAST COMMITTEE WORK
Lamar University AAF, Co-adviser for student group Fall 2012–Spring 2014
Lamar University, SACS Representative Spring 2013–Spring 2016
Lamar University, NASAD Committee Spring 2013–Fall 2014
COURSES TAUGHT
Introduction to Graphic Design
Typography
Branding Identity Portfolio Development
Advanced Graphic Design
Illustration I
Illustration II
Design I
2D Graphics
3D Graphics
History of Graphic Design
Special Topics: Environmental Design
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
SECAC, Southeastern College Art Association
CAA, College Art Association
Press Club of Southeast Texas