Eric Nyquist

Eric Nyquist is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Art Center College of Design's Illustration Department, teaching courses such as Portfolio Design Lab (ILL-453, ILL-455) and Illustration Strategies (ILL-361A). He holds a Young Innovator Alumni Award from Art Center (2009) and has exhibited globally. Nyquist's work merges organic and industrial themes, using classical methods like etching and serigraphy alongside digital processes. His research explores environmental sustainability, aerospace innovation, and the intersection of art with science/technology.

Education:

• Art Center College of Design - BFA in Illustration

Research Interests: His art disrupts conventional boundaries between nature and industry, often focusing on threatened ecosystems (e.g., California's San Joaquin Valley) and aerospace collaborations (NASA JPL). Projects blend manual printing techniques with digital layering to create dense, analytical narratives.

Artistic Trends: Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations (Stanford Impact Labs, NOAA/WARRN) and explores contemporary themes like climate change through detailed botanical and mechanical imagery. His 2024 exhibitions include 'Mother Lode' and 'Thank You For Your Feedback,' showcasing layered ecological narratives.

Awards:

• Clio Award
• D&AD Pencil
• AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers
• Multiple Society of Illustrators recognitions

Collaborations & Grants:

• Commissioned by NASA JPL, Netflix, and The New York Times
• Worked with artists Beck, Doug Aitken, and Jeff VanderMeer
• Recipient of Stanford Impact Labs art grants for social innovation projects

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Stanford's Social Innovation Lab on visualizing complex societal challenges. Active in Art Center's academic programs, mentoring students in both traditional and digital illustration techniques.