Clinton Carlson

Clinton Carlson is the Robert P. Sedlack, Jr. Associate Professor of Design at the University of Notre Dame's Department of Art, Art History, and Design. He holds affiliate status at the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society. His work bridges design practice, education, and community-activated research. He advises the Visual Communication Design program and maintains an active design studio.

Education:

• M.Des., Design, University of Alberta, Canada
• B.F.A., Design, University of Nebraska, Kearney

Research: Focuses on applying participatory design methods to public-interest issues such as healthcare advocacy, social safety nets, and restorative justice. His work emphasizes community engagement in addressing systemic challenges like food recalls and public health crises. Recent research explores how design interventions can improve communication around complex societal issues.

Teaching & Practice: Teaches interaction design, typography, and brand strategy. His design practice spans corporate clients (AT&T, Intel) and NGOs (CARE, CDC), with awards including Communication Arts recognition. Maintains a design studio focused on public-interest and commercial projects.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the Lucy Family Institute, focusing on data-driven design solutions for societal problems. Active in community-based design initiatives addressing health equity and civic engagement.