For nearly 30 years, Eric Pervukhin has been an integral part of the Art + Department—not only because of his exceptional teaching skills, but also his charismatic personality and continuous desire to encourage students. Those who had the privilege of knowing Eric Pervukhin as a professor, coworker, or even just in passing are no strangers to his contagious curiosity and … [Read more...] about Commemorating 29 years at MSU, Eric Pervukhin
As Iwona Zalewska-Duszek announces her retirement this year, we reflect upon the impact she has made in the Art + Design Department and beyond during her last 30 years of teaching. Iwona’s passion for MSU’s Study Away programs—combined with her dedication to foundational courses for undergraduate students—has contributed so much to the department as a whole. Iwona began … [Read more...] about Iwona Zalewska-Duszek retires, celebrating three decades at MSU
The senior exhibition for BFA Design students is now open! Design students graduating this May have the chance to present their work in the BFA Senior Design Practicum Exhibition. The exhibition is showing now at the Student Exhibition Center until May 14. On display are works from students who are currently enrolled in DES 490. In this course, students finalize their … [Read more...] about Design Practicum Exhibit at the Student Exhibition Center
If you asked Midori Saito, former Art + Design student, what she had been up to since graduating in 2018, she would reply, “Lots of things!” This is a bit of an understatement coming from the graphic designer. For starters, Midori moved to Kansas City to continue her creative pursuits, but encountered some career shifts before getting where she is today. “Right now, I … [Read more...] about Unplanned can be the best plan: Alumni feature, Midori Saito
Batsheba Castro Martinez has much wisdom to share--even though she graduated from MSU just over a year ago. Batsheba was a dual-major in graphic design and illustration at MSU, and is currently putting those skills to use through freelancing. What follows is an interview with her, sharing how the pandemic has shaped her process, helpful career advice for students, and … [Read more...] about Freelancing wisdom & more from alumni Batsheba Castro Martinez