Rod Parker

Rod Parker is a Professor and Director of the School of Art at Louisiana State University (LSU). He holds a leadership role as Interim Dean of the College of Art & Design (2023–2025). His career spans academic and professional design practice, including founding the design firm DSI/LA (1981–1995) and establishing LSU's digital art program. Parker studied typography and bookbinding at the London College of Printing and worked in corporate identity design in the UK/Europe before joining LSU in 1981.

• Education: London College of Printing (Typography/Bookbinding), University of Texas at Austin (postgraduate)

His research interests focus on design innovation, digital technologies in art, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He co-founded the Graphic Design Student Office (GDSO) and LSU's AVATAR initiative (Arts, Visualization, Advanced Technologies & Research). His professional experience includes roles at LSU Press, Texas Monthly, and the University of Texas Press.

Labs/Teams: AVATAR Initiative, Graphic Design Student Office (GDSO).