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Brenda McManus is an Associate Professor and Department Chairperson in the Art Department at Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York City. She is also a founding partner of BRED, a collaborative design lab focused on experimental and educational design research.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Fine Arts in Communication Design, Pratt Institute, Manhattan, 2011
- MS in Communication Design, Pratt Institute, Manhattan, 2007
- BA, Rutgers University–Newark
Brenda McManus’s research and professional work centers on graphic and communication design, with a strong emphasis on design education, typography, and visual communication. Her studio-based practice explores design thinking and experimental processes, often bridging academic pedagogy with creative industry innovation. She is deeply involved in fostering student development through design education and serves as Faculty Advisor for the Pace University AIGA Student Group.
Her work has been widely recognized and exhibited by leading design institutions and publications, reflecting her significant contributions to the field.
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Recognized by Print, Graphis, and How magazines
- Honored by Art Directors Club, Type Directors Club, UCDA, and Creativity Design Competition
- Exhibited in TDC46 Awards, AIGA/NY Summit, ADCNJ Awards, UCDA Conference, and Museum Design Exhibitions
Brenda is the co-author of the forthcoming publication “George Giusti: The Idea is the Heart of the Matter”, to be published by Rochester Institute of Technology’s Graphic Design Archives. She teaches a broad range of courses including Graphic Design I/II, Typography, Digital Design, Design for the Internet, and Visual Communication & Technology. She actively integrates professional practice with academic leadership and studio-based research.
BRED, her collaborative design lab with Ned Drew, functions as a research and design education lab, emphasizing self-initiated projects that explore the role of education in shaping the creative industry.
