Gauri Misra-Deshpande

Gauri Misra-Deshpande is a Professor at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where she has taught advertising and graphic design since 2002. She helped develop the advertising program curriculum and authored digital design courses for e-learning initiatives.

She holds an M.F.A. in Graphic Design from Massachusetts College of Art and a B.F.A. in Applied Art from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art.

Her research integrates advertising theory, graphic design innovation, and digital pedagogy, focusing on curriculum development for creative disciplines.

Awards and Honors:

• Professional Development Grant, Shining Mountain Waldorf School (2018)
• Boulder/Nablus Sister City Ambassador Project Grant (2018)
• Best of Show, A Baker's Dozen, Mai Wyn Fine Art (2014)
• Best Gallery Show–Group, Westword's Best of Denver (2010)
• Guerrilla Painter Award (2007)
• Creative Achievement Award (1991)