Patty K. Wongpakdee

Patty K. Wongpakdee is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Digital Art and Design at New York Institute of Technology's College of Arts & Sciences. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she combines industry expertise as a former senior designer/art director for Ernst & Young with academic mentorship in graphic design.

• Education: M.F.A. in Computer Graphics (Pratt Institute), B.F.A. cum laude (Syracuse University)

Her research focuses on sustainability in design, particularly upcycling and eco-friendly practices, exemplified by her award-winning book Art Without Waste. Recent projects include freelance brand development and package design for clients like Dee's Bees and Thunder Snout BBQ.

Publications and awards highlight her contributions to environmental design, including recognition from Graphic Design USA and the Journal of Arts and Humanities Best Paper Award. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in computer graphics, typography, and design theory.