Kristine Evans is an artist, illustrator and educator creating narrative-image work. She is available as an advisor to Art Practice and Graphic Design students. Kris meets via Zoom.

Research interests include visual essays, speculative design/tech, and interaction design. Isabel meets both in-person in AB 122 or via Zoom.

Briar Levit is a print designer focusing on book and publication design. She is the area coordinator for Graphic Design and an advisor for design students. Briar meets in person in AB 121.

Kate is the Associate Director and Professor of Graphic Design and is happy to help you navigate your way through the exciting (and sometimes confusing) world of internships & jobs, graphic design classes, and connecting with the community both inside and outside the School. Kate meets in person in AB 110A (located inside the School's main office) or via Zoom.

Meredith is on Sabbatical during Fall 2024 and will not be advising

Meredith James is an advisor for Graphic Design students. Her area of focus is centered around research and theory. Her office is in the Art Building, Room 154C (in the Art Annex).

Sean Schumacher (he/they) is a designer and educator whose research focus is in increasing public access to design through media. As a practicing designer, Sean has specialized in creating projects for artists and arts institutions for over a decade, including several years working on Portland Institute for Contemporary Art’s internationally-recognized Time-Based Art Festival.

As an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design, their work fosters community and collaboration between students, professionals, and faculty. Along with colleagues Kate Bingaman-Burt and Isabel Bo-Linn, Sean runs Rodeo, the School’s collaboratory studio practicum course; in addition to serving as an in-house studio, Rodeo also acts as an engine of student engagement, playing host to major community events such as the annual Be Honest student portfolio showcase held at Wieden+Kennedy. They also teach and produce Show & Tell, in which first year design students learn about design careers while collaboratively hosting lecturers as a live stage production. They seek to give students agency through collaboration in the classroom, through event production, publication design, and concept development.

Since 2021, they have hosted the “Did I Do That?,” an oral history podcast exploring the personal and professional lives of graphic designers through the lens of "making mistakes," and how those creative failures are necessary learning tools. With a light tone pitched at a general audience, the show's goal is to unpack the complexities of design careers, both for those new to the field and outside of it entirely.

Sean is a faculty advisor and coordinator of the Sophomore Portfolio Review. They hold all advising meetings remotely via Zoom.

Stephen Lee is a designer and educator with experience in brand, motion, and interactive design. Past clients include AT&T, Gatorade, Google, IBM, and Nike. He has taught at a number of institutions both within the United States and abroad in India, Mexico, Spain, and Peru. He received an MFA in Graphic Design and Integrated Media from CalArts.

Thom Hines specializes in Interaction Design and is an advisor for Graphic Design students and Sophomore Portfolio Review. His office is in the Art Annex, Room 155.