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Christina Donaldson is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies at the University of North Texas. Her work bridges academia and creative practice, focusing on critical dialogues about resilience, failure, and affective labor in art and design education. She holds a Ph.D. in Art Education (2024) and an M.F.A. in Interior Design (2015), both from UNT, along with a Master of Psychology from the University of Dallas and a B.F.A. in Design from Marylhurst University.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Art Education, University of North Texas (2024)
- M.F.A. in Interior Design, University of North Texas (2015)
- Master of Psychology, University of Dallas
- B.F.A. in Design, Marylhurst University
Her research employs critical phenomenology and queer/feminist theories to critique neoliberal resilience discourse, advocating for alternative methodologies. This work earned prestigious awards, including the 2024 Toulouse Dissertation Award and the 2025 NAEA Elliot Eisner Award. With 15+ years in the design industry, she emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the lived realities of creative work.
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