Matthew Wizinsky

Matthew Wizinsky is an Associate Professor at the Ullman School of Design, University of Cincinnati, operating the independent design consultancy Studio Junglecat. His work bridges graphic design, interaction design, exhibition design, participatory design, and speculative design.

His research focuses on applying participatory design methods to community-engaged projects exploring contemporary urban conceptions, socio-technical challenges, and future speculations for "the city." Notable projects include collaborative public history work with HIV survivors and the "Speculative City" studio examining urban transformation through weak signals of change.

Wizinsky's teaching philosophy emphasizes cultural awareness through discovery-based learning, using topics like childhood poverty in Cincinnati to help students confront structural and individual cultural differences organically. His research examines design's evolving core competencies amid expanding specializations like service design and systemic work.

As a practitioner-educator, he leverages design skills for interdisciplinary collaborations in architecture and humanities, creating books, exhibitions, and films. His career transitioned from a decade of professional design practice to academia after witnessing student transformation in his first teaching experience.