Bryan Perry

Bryan Perry is an Assistant Professor of Art specializing in Graphic Design & Foundations at the University of West Georgia, within the School of Visual and Performing Arts under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He has over 20 years of professional design experience across traditional and digital media, including roles at organizations like CNN, ING, and startups. Previously, he served as Visiting Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Tampa (2017-2018) and taught at Georgia State University and General Assembly Atlanta.

Education:

• B.A., English & Literature, Duke University, 1996
• M.F.A., Graphic Design, Georgia State University, 2017

Research & Teaching: Perry focuses on design storytelling, user experience, and digital media. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating coding and creative technology into design education. Courses taught include Graphic Design I-VI, History of Graphic Design, and Special Topics in Coding for Creative Mediums.

Professional Experience: Perry has designed for advertising agencies (J. Walter Thompson), finance (ING), news (CNN), transport (CSX), and telecommunications (BellSouth/AT&T). His work spans retail, service providers, and startups.

Teaching Responsibilities: He consistently teaches foundational and advanced graphic design courses at the University of West Georgia, including studio problems, design methodologies, and special topics in coding.