| Mariana Waisman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design at
University of Minnesota Duluth, where she teaches courses in Typography and
Interactive Design. Waisman earned her undergraduate degree in Graphic Design at
the "Universidad Nacional de Cuyo", in Mendoza, Argentina, and a Master of Design
degree from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada. In 1999, she received
an award for her academic achievements from the "Argentinean Federation of
University Women". She has received national recognition for developing identity
programs, information systems and promotional designs for a variety of major
clients while working as a graphic designer in the city and province of Mendoza,
Argentina. While in Canada, Waisman developed research in the area of music
education at the elementary school level for the design of effective computer-
based aids. Mariana continues with design projects here at UMD, having designed
the new website for Glensheen Historic Estate, a new promotional publication for
the Department of Art and Design and the poster/brochure for this lecture series. |
