Jennifer McKnight

Jennifer McKnight is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art + Design at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). Her work focuses on Graphic Design, New Media, and Printmaking, with international recognition in exhibitions and publications such as Print Magazine and the Golden Bee International Poster Biennial. She holds an MFA in Graphic Design from the California Institute of the Arts (1999–2003) and a BFA in Printmaking from Washington University in St. Louis (1989–1994).

Her research explores intersections between visual communication and social impact, including projects like a class pairing design students with dementia patients to develop empathetic design solutions. She actively engages in international collaborations, organizing exhibitions and workshops with institutions in Moscow, South Korea, and Japan. Her contributions extend to academic writing, featured in edited volumes such as Means by Which We Find Our Way and Keep/Delete.

Awards:

• Recognition in Print Magazine
• Inclusion in Golden Bee International Poster Biennial
• Publication in United Designs Annuals

Advising & Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, her teaching emphasizes collaborative, socially engaged projects. Grants or specific funding details are not explicitly mentioned in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Engages in cross-disciplinary initiatives, notably through her international exhibition collaborations and classroom projects addressing healthcare and elderly care design challenges.