Michelle Lannoo

Michelle Lannoo serves as Associate Professor in the Foundations Department at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), Detroit, a full-time position she assumed in 2022 after 24 years as Adjunct Faculty in Communication Design. She concurrently works as a Communication Designer at Four Design and Photo, developing environmental branding for educational institutions including Lansing Community College, Delta College, Dorsey Schools, and Brainspring Learning Centers across Southeastern Michigan.

Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), College for Creative Studies, 1990

Research Interests

Professor Lannoo pioneers environmental storytelling methodologies where physical spaces function as information conduits to amplify messaging impact. Her work explores spatial design as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, revealing societal commonalities through experiential graphic design. This research manifests in community-based projects like CCS Community Arts Partnerships, which delivers design education to Detroit neighborhoods, demonstrating her commitment to socially engaged spatial narratives.

Creative Output Trends

Her 20-year exhibition history (2000-2020) reveals consistent engagement with Detroit's cultural ecosystem through SEGD-aligned practices. Projects evolve from institutional murals (State of Michigan, 2000) to community co-creation initiatives (CCS Partnerships, 2020), emphasizing printmaking, public art, and exhibition design that bridge educational environments with urban spaces. The trajectory shows deepening community integration while maintaining core focus on spatial communication.

Professional Affiliations

• AIGA Detroit member advancing design practice
• SEGD (Society for Experiential Graphic Design) member specializing in environmental graphics

Advising and Funding

While her extensive teaching career since 1998 implies significant student mentorship, specific advisee records and research grant details remain undocumented in available materials. Her community partnerships suggest potential externally funded initiatives, though no specific grants are cited.