Terry Londy

Terry Londy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design at Florida State University. He joined the IA&D team in 2021, transitioning from commercial practice to academia with a focus on design education and brand immersion in physical spaces. His work emphasizes the intersection of branding, user experience, and environmental storytelling.

Education:

• BFA in Graphic Design/Interior Design Dual Major, Eastern Michigan University
• MA in Environmental Graphic Design, Lawrence Technological University
• MBA in Entrepreneurship (in progress), DePaul University

Research Interests:

Londy explores Portfolio Success as a career catalyst, the role of iconography in inclusive wayfinding, and the execution of branding in built environments. He also investigates experiential teaching methods that mirror professional design studio environments. His approach prioritizes client relationship-building and teamwork in classroom settings.

Teaching:

• Constructs systems-based and entrepreneurship-focused courses
• Specializes in Environmental Graphics, Brand Identity, and Wayfinding
• Develops immersive abroad programs like Sketching in the City and Design & The Human Experience

Professional Background:

Previously worked in Chicago as a graphic and interior designer, evolving into environmental graphic design and large-scale branding projects. Believes brands are 'living entities' that shape consumer loyalty through spatial experiences.