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Nancy A. Bernardo

she/her/hers

Professor of Digital Media Studies (Instruction)

MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Office Location
213 Morey Hall
Web Address

Curriculum Vitae

Research Overview

My artistic scholarship is driven by a fascination with seamlessly blending old and new technologies within print, digital, and motion platforms. I reimagine vintage imagery and ephemeral objects in a contemporary context, delivered with a touch of irony, humor, and unfiltered honesty. My work serves as thought-provoking exploration of societal constructs, body image issues, social norms, and popular culture.

Through my constructed fusion of vintage and modern elements, I challenge conventions and redefine the boundaries of graphic design. My work invites viewers to question the status quo and embrace a new perspective on the world, hoping to leave an indelible mark on the visual storytelling landscape.

Research Interests

  • Graphic Design
  • History of Graphic Design (1850-1995)
  • Typography
  • Collage
  • Victorian ephemera
  • Dada
  • Punk culture
  • Letterpress printing
  • RISO printing
  • Motion Design

Courses Offered (subject to change)

  •  Graphic Design 1 and 2
  •  Digital Media Senior Capstone
  •  History of Graphic Design

Awards

  • PRINT Magazine, Best of Region Regional Design Award (East Region)
  • PRINT Magazine, Regional Design Award (East Region)
  • 50 Books 50 Covers, 50 Best Covers Category
  • AIGA New York State of Design Contest, Judges Choice
  • HOW Magazine In-House Design Awards, Outstanding Achievement
  • HOW Magazine Best of International Design, Merit Award
  • Graphis Design Annual Award
  • Society of Typographic Arts 100 Design Award

Exhibitions/Residencies

  • NEH Summer Institute: History of Modern Design: The Canon + Beyond
  • Kolaj Institute: The Awakening: Collage as Illustration Residency, New Orleans, LA
  • DesignHer, Hollins University + Old Dominion University
  • AIGA Design for Democracy: Get Out the Women’s Vote, Online Gallery
  • Visual Studies Project Space, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳, NY
  • Cut + Paste, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Contemporary Art Center, NY
  • Decorative Debris, UMass, Lowell, MA
  • Material Interruptions, Gallery R, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳, NY