Annabelle Gould

Annabelle Gould is the Director of the School of Art + Art History + Design and holds the Wyckoff Milliman Endowed Chair in Art at the University of Washington. As a Professor of Visual Communication Design, she specializes in typography and publication design, with notable works for clients like Chronicle Books and the University of Washington Press. Her creative scholarship includes award-winning book designs and the AIGA Design Teaching Resource platform.

Education:

• MFA in 2D Design, Cranbrook Academy of Art (1999)
• BFA in Graphic Design, North Carolina State University (1993)

Research Interests: Annabelle's work focuses on typography as a communication tool and its role in creative expression. She actively contributes to design education through initiatives like the AIGA Design Teaching Resource, a peer-populated platform for educators. Her design projects emphasize collaboration with cultural institutions and experimental typography.

Awards:

• Type Directors Club Award (2008)
• AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers recognition
• Society of Publication Designers awards

Advising & Grants: While formal student advisees aren't listed, her contributions to pedagogy through the AIGA platform reflect her commitment to design education. Collaborative grants include the Design Teaching Resource's technical development with Dubberly Design Office.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Visual Communication Design program within the UW School of Art + Art History + Design, fostering interdisciplinary projects between faculty and students.