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Sebastian Kaupert is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Undergraduate Communications Design Department at Pratt Institute's School of Design, where he has taught for 28 years. He serves as Information Officer on Pratt's Academic Senate Executive Committee and departmental Senator for UG Communication Design, while managing the department's Study Abroad program.
His educational background includes:
- CE Executive Program, Business for Design Leaders, Harvard Business School
- MFA Diplom Designer, Hochschule für Gestaltung, Pforzheim University
Professor Kaupert's expertise spans branding, social media, and creative practice with extensive industry experience developing identities and advertising for American Express, BMW, IBM, and other major brands. His current work focuses on the intersection of branding, product design, and AI, driven by commitments to social, ecological, and climate justice. He co-founded an AI startup for healthcare and supply chains while advising a nonprofit on K-12 substance abuse prevention.
He has served on Pratt's Academic Integrity Standing Committee, Classroom Success Committee, and Faculty Union Grievance Committee. His Brooklyn design consultancy partners with startups to integrate ethical design practices across technology and branding initiatives.
