Kristian Bjornard🇺🇸
Chair of Graphic Design and Product Design at The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
About Kristian Bjornard
Chair of Graphic Design and Product Design at The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Hi, I'm Kristian and I have over 20 years of experience as a designer and educator. Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects ranging from branding and identity systems to websites and open source initiatives. I specialize in sustainable design practices and systems thinking, collaborating with small to medium-sized teams to create impactful solutions. I regularly develop innovative open source tools and frameworks while leading sustainability-focused design projects that challenge conventional approaches. As a college professor, I'm currently focused on developing new design curriculum for the 21st century that integrates sustainability, systems thinking, and emerging technologies.
Expertise
Sessions with Kristian Bjornard
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“It was amazing to talk to him about design in general and how he approaches his practice. He gave some really good examples that addressed the problem I was facing in my own ways of thinking about design and different approaches. Highly recommend him!”
“Kristian was a wonderful mentor. He highlighted some really important points about my portfolio and gave me feedback that was clear and very helpful.”
“Kristian is a great mentor. He offered me detailed, constructive feedback based on my portfolio and helped me find my strengths as a designer. I highly recommend him to whoever needs help!”