Frances Tann

Frances Tann serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Graduate Industrial Design department, bringing extensive professional experience across all phases of design practice. She holds a BFA in graphic/packaging design from ArtCenter and specializes in translating strategic goals into actionable design solutions through concept development and team leadership.

Her core research and professional interests span critical design disciplines:

• Graphic Design
• Packaging Design
• Branding
• Product Design
• Motion Graphics

These competencies have been deployed across diverse industry verticals including geographic information systems (GIS), personal care products, non-profit organizations, toys, food packaging, office products, and electronic accessories, demonstrating versatile application of design principles to complex real-world challenges.