Faculty Profile for Taylor Weaver

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Taylor Weaver
Lecturer — School of Art and Design
JCM 2112
phone: (512) 245-2611
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Originally from Gadsden, Alabama, Taylor is a senior designer with a decade of experience specializing in branding, packaging, digital design, and marketing. She earned her BFA in Graphic Design from Jacksonville State University in 2012. Spending five years in San Diego, she worked professionally in web design, marketing, branding, and freelancing. In 2021, she obtained her Masters in Visual Communication from the same institution. During her studies, Taylor also served as an Instructor of Record for Digital Literacy for Artists and Designers. In 2023, she began teaching at Texas State University, where she continues to share her expertise in design and education.

Teaching Interests

 Branding/Branding Systems/Trademark
Digital Illustration
Advertising
Design professional practices
Graphic Design History
Art Direction
Senior Show
Senior Portfolio Presentation and Self-promotion

Research Interests

 Feminist design studies: women in visual arts

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Where are All The Women? A Field Guide to the Museum. Gadsden Museum of Art. October 2021 - November 2020 Artists: Solo (State)
    Schedule:
    • MFA Thesis Exhibition. October 2021 - November 2021 Gadsden Museum of Art, Gadsden, AL.
  • Love Letters to Myself. The Round House, Jacksonville State University. March 2018 - May 2018 Artists: Solo (State)

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Birmingham ADDY awards, Birmingham ADDY'S. August 2019 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Mississippi State University GLITCH, Mississippi State University. August 2019 - Present