Jessica Meharry, MFA, PhD, is a designer, researcher, facilitator, and educator who focuses on justice-oriented design methodologies in professional practice. At DePaul, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in graphic design and human-centered design.
Her scholarly research focuses on three intersecting lines of inquiry that explore equitable design methodologies in both practice and pedagogy: anti-oppressive design practices for professional designers; envisioning anti-racist futures through design methods; and equity-oriented experiential education within design pedagogy and curricula.
Jessica also actively maintains an award-winning creative practice of graphic design projects, for both personal explorations and professional clients.
BS, Northwestern University
MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
PhD, Institute of Design at Illinois Tech
Research Area
Design Ethics, Social Impact Design, Design Futures
Specific Research Area
anti-oppressive design practices; responsible innovation; anti-racist futures; inclusive design pedagogy
Professional Associations
Design Research Society, Design Justice Network, Design Management Institute