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Li Zhang

 

Professor of Visual Communications Design,

Chair of Department of Art and Design

Introduction Li Zhang is the Interim Head of the School of Visual and Performing Arts (Fall 2017), Chair of the Department of Art and Design, and Professor of Visual Communications Design at Purdue University where she is specialized in information design, poster design, branding/packaging/advertising, typography, and cross-cultural and social issues in visual design. In addition, Professor Zhang is an editor of Cross-Cultural Communication, Canada, and editorial review board member of Scientific Journals International- Creative Work, USA. Zhang also served as design research consultant at Art Research Centre for Olympic Games in Beijing and was invited to speak internationally at prestigious institutions. Born in Beijing, Professor Zhang received her degrees in Textile Design, Fashion Design, and Visual Communications Design, and is interested in interdisciplinary design and research. Zhang had successful experience in developing collaborative projects and curating international traveling exhibitions. Zhang is the founder and adviser of American Institute of Graphic Arts at Purdue Chapter. Academic Appointments

2015-Present Chair - Department of Art and Design - Purdue University

Fall 2017 Interim Head - Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts - Purdue University 2018 - 2021 Endowed Honorary Professor - Fujian University of Technology, China 2015 - 2018 Endowed Honorary Professor - School of Art & Design - Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, China

2014 - 2017 Endowed Honorary Professor - School of Design Art & Media - Nanjing University of Science & Technology , China

2010-Present  Professor - Purdue University

2005 - 2010 Associate Professor - Purdue University

1999 - 2005 Assistant Professor - Purdue University

1998 - 1999 Visiting Assistant Professor - Purdue University

1987 - 1989 Lecturer - College of Art & Design - Beijing University of Technology, China

Professional and Consultant Positions

2005 - 2006 Design Research Fellow and Consultant - Art Research Centre for Olympic Games, Beijing, China

2004 - 2005 Design Consultant - Beijing Fortune Design Inc., China

1998 - 1999 Design Consultant - Design Studio, Taipei, Taiwan

1997 - 1998 Art Director - Haan and Associates Advertising Inc., Indiana, USA

1998 - 1999 Design Consultant - Design Studio, Taipei, Taiwan

1990 - 1991 Fashion Designer - Zhengfang Design Inc., Beijing, China

Editor/Board Member of International Journals

2013 – 2016 Editorial Board Member - Online Journal of Art and Design

2012 - 2015 Editor of the International Journal - Cross-Cultural Communication, Canada

2006 – 2011 Editorial Review Board Member - Scientific Journals International, USA, Category of Creative Work

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Li Zhang
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Introduction Li Zhang is the Interim Head of the School of Visual and Performing Arts (Fall 2017), Chair of the Department of Art and Design, and Professor of Visual Communications Design at Purdue University where she is specialized in information design, poster design, branding/packaging/advertising, typography, and cross-cultural and social issues in visual design. In addition, Professor Zhang is an editor of Cross-Cultural Communication, Canada, and editorial review board member of Scientific Journals International- Creative Work, USA. Zhang also served as design research consultant at Art Research Centre for Olympic Games in Beijing and was invited to speak internationally at prestigious institutions. Born in Beijing, Professor Zhang received her degrees in Textile Design, Fashion Design, and Visual Communications Design, and is interested in interdisciplinary design and research. Zhang had successful experience in developing collaborative projects and curating international traveling exhibitions. Zhang is the founder and adviser of American Institute of Graphic Arts at Purdue Chapter. Academic Appointments Fall 2017 Interim Head - Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts - Purdue University 2018 - 2021 Endowed Honorary Professor - Fujian University of Technology, China

2015 - 2018 Endowed Honorary Professor - School of Art & Design - Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, China

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