Instructors for the graphic design program were chosen through a rigorous process to ensure that they are both masters of their craft and effective at teaching complex technical topics with clarity and sometimes even humor!
Mark Allen, Ph.D.
Stan Cantrelle
Karen Damwijk
Mandy Engleman
Mandy has a BFA in design communications from Texas A&M University—Commerce and has a wide range of experience in brand development, print, publications, environmental design, and creative/art direction. She is passionate about typography, color, and design and brings that passion to the classroom when teaching and mentoring students.
Alyssa Galganov
Alyssa Galganov currently is working on web and graphic design projects as a full-time employee in the Office of Research at The University of Texas at Dallas. She brings her love of working with Adobe and other software programs and is eager to share tips, tricks, and knowledge acquired from over 15 years of experience in advertising, publishing, and graphic design. In addition to 10 creative years at The Dallas Morning News, her past experience includes working and consulting at various companies including Sabre, Freeman, American Airlines, and RTKL. When not designing she enjoys spending time with her husband, long hikes and photography.
Toni Schuster
Her portfolio includes work for private individuals as well corporations. Her papers and projects have been published in Logo Lounge, The Humanities Journal, and other industry related resources.
Through each course she instructs, Toni attempts to create an exciting and concrete learning experience — empowering students to do their possible best.