Lydia Chodosh

Lydia Chodosh is a Part-time Lecturer at The New School's Parsons School of Design, where she teaches thesis courses in the undergraduate design program. Her academic background includes an MFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and a BA in English Literature from Macalester College. Chodosh's work bridges design education with creative practice, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to visual communication and critical thinking. She has taught Core 5: Thesis 2 in Spring 2025 and Spring 2026, guiding students through advanced design research and capstone projects.

Education:

• MFA Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, RI)
• BA English Literature, Macalester College (Saint Paul, MN)

Research interests focus on the intersection of design pedagogy, narrative visualization, and the application of literary theory in visual media. Her teaching emphasizes conceptual rigor and creative experimentation in design practice.