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Teaching 🍎I’m passionate about education. Between corporate roles, I’ve taken time to teach—a life-changing experience that helped me grow as both a designer and a person. I’m also an active member of youth-focused nonprofits because I believe in supporting the next generation.
As Nelson Mandela taught us, “Education is the most powerful tool we have to change the world.” It’s more than a right—it’s what unlocks human potential. Teaching isn’t just about instruction; it’s about sparking curiosity, inspiring growth, and building stronger communities. Leadership in education is about creating opportunities and turning vision into action. Whether it’s shaping a curriculum or mentoring students, it’s work that transforms lives and strengthens entire communities. At its core, education is about relationships, compassion, and always putting students first. Together, we can build a brighter, more connected future for all. – McLean |
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Department Chair & Faculty
University of Minnesota
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Professor of Design
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
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Favorite Design Books 📚
As Little Design as Possible by Sophie Lovell delves into the philosophy and legacy of influential designer Dieter Rams, who pioneered the “less but better” approach in product design. The book covers Rams’ iconic work with Braun and Vitsoe, presenting his ten principles of good design.
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Accessibility for Everyone by Laura Kalbag provides a comprehensive introduction to creating inclusive web designs that accommodate people with various disabilities. The book covers the principles of accessible design, emphasizing why accessibility matters and how to approach it practically. It's a useful read for designers and developers who want to make their work accessible to all.
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100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan M. Weinschenk offers key insights into human psychology to help designers create more intuitive and effective experiences. Covering topics like attention, memory, and perception, it provides science-backed principles to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin follows two friends, Sam and Sadie, as they build a video game and navigate the complexities of creativity, friendship, and collaboration. It's recommended for designers because it insightfully explores the challenges and joys of creating something meaningful with others, making it relatable for anyone in team-driven creative work.
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Get in touch!
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Feel free send me a note if you would like to get in touch.
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Totally unrelated, but I recently built the Millennium Falcon Lego Kit. Also, my site favicon is from Star Wars :)
May the force be with you! |