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Eric Benson is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at the School of Art and Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Chair of its Graphic Design Program. He also serves as an Affiliate at the Siebel Center for Design. His career spans professional UI/UX design at Razorfish and Texas Instruments prior to academia.
- BFA in Graphic and Industrial Design, University of Michigan (1998)
- MFA in Design, University of Texas at Austin (2006)
Eric’s research focuses on Design for Responsible Innovation, exploring how life-centered systems thinking shapes design critique, education, and climate action storytelling. His work materializes in the Fresh Press agri-fiber paper lab and the Climify podcast.
Recent research outputs include publications on sustainable technological platforms, climate justice in design education, and interdisciplinary design methodologies. His collaborations span institutions like Texas Instruments, RISD, and the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum.
Eric’s professional trajectory, from his award-winning sustainable design website Re-nourish.org to academic leadership, underscores his commitment to integrating ecological responsibility with design practice.
