Bill Deere

Bill Deere is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at the School of Art+Design, Purchase College. He has previously taught at the Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan, the College of Design at North Carolina State University, and served as a visiting lecturer at York University, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, the University of Arizona, and Yale University. His professional experience spans roles at IBM Design Center, Ligature Inc., Studio Dumbar, and freelance collaborations.

• Bachelor of Environmental Design, North Carolina State University
• MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art

His research and practice focus on graphic design and typography, particularly highlighting international design trends such as work from the Netherlands. His creative output has been published in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with notable contributions like the monograph Graphic Design and Typography in the Netherlands: A View of Recent Work (Princeton Architectural Press). He teaches courses such as Word & Image I and IV, emphasizing interdisciplinary design education.