Dr. Layal Shuman
Biography
Dr. Layal Shuman (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Design Studies. Her research and teaching contributions focus on critical design studies, critical university studies, and anti-oppression educational frameworks. She is the Co-Director of The Studio for Media Activism and Critical Thought (SMACT (external link) ) at Toronto Metropolitan University's Creative School, the Editor-in-Chief of RUBIX: Journal for Creative Research & Practice, and the Co-President of the ARTS (external link) SIG in the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies.
Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Studies, McGill University, 2021
- Master of Design in Visual Communication, University of Alberta, 2014
- Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Lebanese American University, 2005
Selected Courses
- DI 8010: Doctoral Colloquium
- GCM 230: Typography
- GCM 362: Introduction to UX/UI Design
- GCM 810: Creativity, Clients & Design
Research Interests
Design education, design-based learning, creativity education, teaching and learning in design and arts education, intersectional feminist and anti-racist pedagogies, social justice-driven design, participatory design, critical design studies, qualitative and visual research.
