Matthew Holben

Matthew Holben serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Technological University, where he integrates historical printing techniques with contemporary digital practices.

His academic credentials include:

• BS in Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• BFA in Design, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
• MFA in Graphic Design, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD (2022)

Holben's research centers on the dialogue between analog and digital creation methods, with particular focus on letterpress printing's handmade and unpredictable qualities. His work manifests across printmaking, publication design, and fiber arts, emphasizing how heritage technologies can inform modern design solutions through repeatable yet variable processes.