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Law Alsobrook is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. He holds an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design and a BA from New College, University of Alabama. His research explores narrative studies, design semiotics, and visual communication, with a focus on embodiment and consciousness in digital media. He teaches courses ranging from design fundamentals to advanced topics like Visual Narrative and Interactive Design.
Education:
- MFA in Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), USA
- BA in New College, University of Alabama, USA
Research Interests: Alsobrook investigates the interplay between narrative, consciousness, and embodiment. Key areas include:
- Narrative phenomenology and its impact on mediated consciousness
- Semiotics in visual communication
- Embodied cognition in design practices
Publications: His work spans speculative research and artistic journals, focusing on themes like augmented reality, asemic writing, and narrative structures. Recent grants include explorations into urban data narratives and augmented reality applications.
Awards: Notable recognitions include a Bronze Medal for Teaching & Outreach (2009) and a poetry chapbook finalist award (2015). His collaborative projects, such as Variable There, highlight interdisciplinary innovation.
Teaching and Grants: Alsobrook has led courses in design technology and pedagogy, and directed grants totaling over $60,000 for projects like Augmented Reality and Lines in the Sand. He co-edits Diode Poetry Journal and contributes to VAYAVYA, exploring intersections of philosophy and design.
