Professor Dr. Taylor Shipton

Biography

Taylor Shipton is an award-winning educator and designer dedicated to preparing students for long-term success in the dynamic design industry. As an Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State, her teaching focuses on fostering inclusive, innovative, and collaborative design practices through rigorous, concept-driven coursework. Her commitment to education has resulted in numerous awards and features in prestigious competitions, including Graphis, University & College Designers Association, and AIGA. Shipton’s research explores the intersection of human-centered community, systems, and interdisciplinary design, leading to partnerships with organizations such as Pepsi, Converse, and Penn State’s Sustainability Institute. With a dedication to equity and diversity embedded in her teaching philosophy, she inspires students to develop core values of empathy and inclusivity. With a passion for mentoring and a track record in curriculum development, Shipton strives to empower a generation of creative thinkers and change-makers.

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