designer + educator
- Nadine has taught and practiced visual communication on three continents. Her
- design works have been showcased in solo and group exhibitions worldwide, including in Canada, France, Poland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the United States. Her design practice focuses on experimental typography and visual language, while her research explores critical design practices and graphic design education.
- Nadine began her academic career at Université Laval (School of Design) in Quebec in 2002, concurrently pursuing a doctoral equivalency and participating in various graphic design residencies (R2 Design in Porto, KarlssonWilker in New York, Minit-L Agency in Paris). She obtained her academic tenure in 2007 and led the Graphic Design Bachelor degree program for a year before relocating to Hong Kong in 2008. In Hong Kong, Nadine continued her academic journey as a Visiting Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and as a Professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD, Hong Kong campus).
- In 2017, she joined LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore (now the University of the Arts Singapore), where she held various positions, including Lecturer, Program Leader (Diploma and Bachelor’s degree), and Head of the School of Communication Design, working with 500 students and 35/40 teachers for three programs – MA Design, BA(Hons) Communication Design, and Diploma Design for Communication and Experiences.
- In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate students, Nadine has been invited to evaluate the portfolios of graduate students (Intuit.Lab French Institute of Design, Paris) and conduct workshops (VCUarts Qatar, Doha). She has also participated in several curriculum reconfiguration and university accreditation processes (LASALLE, SCAD, Université Laval).
- Nadine holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Yale University (Connecticut, USA) and a BFA with a doctoral equivalency from Université Laval (Quebec, Canada). She is currently on sabbatical in Calgary/Banff (Alberta, Canada) and continues to contribute to the fields of design and education.
- You can read her CV below.
CV
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: DESIGN EDUCATION / MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Head of the School of Design CommunicationMA Design (10+ students)
BA(Hons) in Design Communication (200+ students)
Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences (230+ students)
As the Head, I provided leadership to the School of Design Communication to develop the vision and proactively raise the profile of the School in line with the overall strategic direction of the Faculty and the College. Key responsibilities included developing strategic engagement with the art and design sector, enhancing external academic and industry partnerships and projects both locally and globally. The role required to develop and drive agreed strategies for the School, to implement its operational plans within approved budget, to oversee the staff team and to contribute to the planning, design and delivery of the curriculum.
Program LeaderBA(Hons) in Design Communication (200+ students)
As a Program Leader, I was responsible for the BA program’s strategic and operational matters. Key responsibilities included curriculum development, planning and coordination of classes, and managing students’ projects and exhibitions, managing the program efficiently within the allotted resources and budget, which includes the selection and management of part-time staff and a range of visiting artists. The role required to actively furthering staff professional development, practice and research and to set the tone and strategic direction of the program to meet high standards of excellence.
- Community Engagement: Designed community engagement projects for students to work closely with the National Art Gallery Singapore, the National Design Centre, the Institute of Contemporary Arts, etc. The projects ranged from urban art murals, to roving art trucks, to exhibitions, etc. I have also curated and organised art and design exhibitions for the public at the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, Orchard Cineleisure (a collective of food, fashion and leisure), and Raffles Place Park (outdoor park).
- Industry Engagement: Designed live projects to give our students the opportunity to work closely with industry partners such as R/GA, Forsman Bodenfors, DBS Bank, Design Bridge, MullenLowe, etc. Also, organised Industry Guest Talks, Webinars and Online Collaborations, Creative Workshops, Art & Design Portfolio Surgeries, etc.
- Cross-Disciplinary & Interdisciplinary Projects: Organised workshops for the BA Interdisciplinary Week where students from all disciplines (visual arts, performing arts, product design, dance, animation, music, etc.) are working together on a given topic.
- International Collaboration Projects: Had students to participate in International Design competitions, as well as Art Book Fairs (Melbourne, Taipei, Bangkok, etc.).
Program LeaderDiploma in Design for Communication and Experiences (230+ students)
- Community Engagement: Designed community engagement projects for students to work closely with the National Art Gallery Singapore, MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore), the Singapore Land Authority, etc. The projects ranged from urban art murals, to roving art trucks, to exhibitions, etc.
- Industry Engagement: Designed live projects to give our students the opportunity to work closely with industry partners such as VANS, Coca Cola, Hermes, TAG Heuer, Design Bridge, Levis, Kavrat, etc. Also, organised Industry Guest Talks, Webinars and Online Collaborations, Creative Workshops, Art & Design Portfolio Surgeries, etc.
- Cross-Disciplinary & Interdisciplinary Projects: Developed Cross-disciplinary projects for our students to work in collaboration with students from other disciplines such as music, dance, fashion and film. The outcomes ranged from live performances, to VJing projects, exhibitions, AR poster designs, etc.
- International Collaboration Projects: Developed an online International collaborative art and illustration project with OCAD (Ontario). The outcomes were exhibited in their gallery in Toronto. Had students to participate in International Photography, Illustration, and Design competitions, as well as Art Book Fairs (Melbourne, Taipei, Bangkok, etc.).
Program LeaderBFA in Graphic Design (300+ students)
Led the Graphic Design Faculty meetings, planned the semester’s schedules and course offers, revisited the curriculum and the course contents, guided the students in their course choices, hired and mentored the new part-time faculty, created and kept connections with the high schools/colleges, and promoted the programme.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: DESIGN EDUCATION / TEACHING
LecturerSchool of Design Communication
Teaching
- MA Degree modules › Design Research Methodology and MA Supervision.
- BA Degree modules › Graduation Project and Dissertation.
- Diploma modules › Studio Practice, Contextual Studies, Self-Directed Projects, Industry Placement & Community Engagement, Cross-Disciplinary Design Project, & Advanced Typography Minor.
Associate ProfessorGraphic Design Programmes, School of Communication Arts
Teaching
- MFA Degree course › Graphic Design Studio: Methodological Practice.
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MA Degree courses › The Role of Graphic Design in Social Awareness, Graphic Design M.A. Final Portfolio.
- BFA Degree courses › Introduction to Graphic Design, Interface Design, Graphic Design Media Management, Typography I: Anatomy, Form and Space, Typography II: Information & Media, Graphic Design Portfolio, Design and Technology: Contemporary issues in Visual Communication.
Managerial Activities
- Graphic Design Graduate Programmes Coordinator
- Leader of the School of Communication Arts Faculty Conferences (Graphic Design, Advertising & Illustration programmes)
Ancillary Activities
- Member of the Faculty Council in charge of student’s activities.
- Student’s Faculty Advisor.
Part-Time Lecturer (2012—2015), Visiting Professor (2011—2012)Communication Design Programme, School of Design
Teaching
- BA Degree courses › Typography 1, Typography 2, Studio 3: Identities, Art Direction, Introduction to Visual Communication Design: Colour.
Full ProfessorGraphic Design Programmes, School of Design
Teaching
- MFA Degree course › Research Activity: Thesis
- BFA Degree courses › Design Fundamentals, Typography, Book & Publication Design, Design Thinking, Graphic Design Portfolio, Poster Design, Information Design, Visual Identity Design, Independent Project 1 & 2 (third year research projects)
Programme Review (Quebec Ministry of Education)
- Member of the BFA and MFA curriculum revision commitees.
Research Work
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Co-Founder of Atelier DIR, Jan. 2006–2009. Graphic Design Research Lab founded with Professor Sylvie Pouliot at Université Laval
in January 2006. When I moved to Hong Kong, Maude Bouchard took on my role.
The design lab can be found online at www.atelierdir.design.ulaval.ca
Published Work
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Guide de Communication Universel, Ulysses Publishers, January 2008
- La Chine en Solo, Ulysses Publishers, November 2007
Organized Exhibitions
- 400 x 2: La Ville de Québec, Galerie des arts visuels, Université Laval, QC, Canada, 2008
- Arborescences familiales, Quebec National Archives, Quebec City, Canada, 2006
Ancillary Activities
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BFA Graduate Show Coordinator
- Teaching assistants’s Supervisor and Mentor
Visiting ProfessorGraphic Design Programme
Creative Workshops
- Typographic Diptych (one week intensive workshop), Feb. 2004
- Typography in Motion (one week intensive workshop), April 2003
Teaching FellowSchool of Arts
Taught undergraduate studio course modules to students at Yale University.
Undergraduate Studio Courses › Visual Language, Graphic Design Introduction
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Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute: Teaching Assistant
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Community Outreach. Edge Wood Elementary School, New Haven, United States
- Grade 1–3 › Assisting in the preparation and teaching of the art classes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: DESIGN PRACTICE / DESIGN VENTURES, RESIDENCIES & STUDIO WORK
Co-Founder and DesignerDesign Atelier co-founded with Canadian designer Maxime Rheault in 2011.
Main Project
- OR play: The aim of the project was to develop a collection of designed objects inspired by the value of play, the love of nature, and the importance of sharing traditions. Thelimited-edition collection was selected by the Quebec Beaux-Arts National Museum to be featured in their art & design shop.
Media Coverage
- Rendez-vous, an art documentary on OR’s creative process, was broadcasted on Radio-Canada’s TV channel. En Route, Air Canada’s inflight magazine, featured our Arrow scarf on page 36.
Newspaper Articles
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Léa Pascal: Redéssiner la Ville, Le Soleil, Quebec City, July 14, 2014
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Le coffre à jouets de Maxime Rheault, La Presse, Quebec City, February 18, 2012
- Through Worlds Apart Design Duo Finds a Way, Globe & Mail, Toronto, December 29, 2011
Event Participation
OR Atelier has participated in dozens of pop-up design events over 4 years. Here is a selection:
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Chai Wan Mei: Art & Design Weekend 2013 (satellite event to Art Basel Hong Kong) Tangram Studio, 70 Wing Tai Road, Hong Kong, May 27–29, 2013
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The Gift Shop, The Space, 210 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, December 6, 2012
- Salon Nouveau Genre, 470 rue St-Jean, Quebec, December 10–11, 2011
Art Director
Design Residency
Karlssonwilker Inc. is involved in a range of projects for cultural and commercial clienteles (MoMA, Remai Modern, The New York Times, Vitra, Sotherbys, MTV, etc.). The studio is well known for it several tours on ‘real-time design’ projects, in Serbia to make a calendar with Publikum Publishers, in South Africa for Interactive Africa, in Jerusalem for the Israel Museum. These design adventures, where Karlsson and Wilker (the founders) are ‘living’ their design process on film and through workshops and performance, provides
real insight into the pair’s unfiltered and unconventional design practice.
Princeton Architectural Press published karlssonwilker first monograph, Tellmewhy: The First 24 Months of a New York Design Company, now a collector’s item. The two founders frequently lecture and give workshops on design around the world. During my time at karlssonwilker, I worked on projects for the following notable clients:
- Phaidon Press
- Herman Miller
- The Art Directors Club of New York
- Bloomberg
- The Friend of the Highline
Web Designer Design Residency
MINIT-L is a digital marketing, communications and design agency working with cultural institutions such as Opéra de Paris, le Musée Rodin, le Château de Versailles, la Ville de Paris, etc. During my time there, I worked on projects for the following notable clients:
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Université Paris I Panthéon - Sorbonne
- Galerie photographique M-Image
Designer
Design Residency
R2 is an award-winning design studio with work covering a wide range of design areas, exploring static, sequential and interactive formats – through media as diverse as paper, concrete or digital – and embracing collaborative ventures with other disciplines such as architecture, engineering, photography, writing and programming. Both founders are Visiting Professors at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra as well as members of AGI –Alliance Graphique Internationale. R2 was recognized as European Design Agency of the Year 2014. During my time with the studio, I worked on projects for the following clients:
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Festival Internacional Marionetas do Porto
- Teatro Bruto
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As Boas Raparigas Teatro
- Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
Creative Director
One of the top design and communication agency in Quebec, Parallèle specialises in branding and visual identity. I worked on projects for the following clients:
- Desjardins Bank
- Quebec Symphonic Orchestra
- Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
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Hilton Hotels
- Hotel Germain
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ACADEMIC AND DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
Graphic Design Scientific and Professional Committee Member
The World Design Summit was organised in collaboration with the International Council of Design (ICO-D). I was invited to be part of the commitee in charge of defining the conference themes, reviewing the paper proposals and selecting the keynote speakers. Designers, researchers, policy-makers, NGO’s and entrepreneurs from all around the globe were gathering for a 10 days design immersion. The event took place in Montreal, Canada
(October 16 to 25, 2017).
Administrative Council Member
The Quebec Graphic Design Society has for mission to advance the profession of graphic design in Quebec and is affiliated with ICO-D. I was invited to join its administration.
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