I am a professor, typographer, and designer working at the intersection of theory, practice, and craft.
Visualization by Andrew Neistat
phoenix, az
2026
Typography is central to how I teach, design, and research. I approach letterforms as cultural and communicative systems, shaped by history, materiality, and use, rather than as surface decoration. This perspective informs both my academic work and my professional practice.
As a scholar–practitioner, I believe rigorous thinking and disciplined making are inseparable. Teaching, research, and applied design continually inform one another in my work, creating a feedback loop between theory and practice that values clarity, responsibility, and craft.
curriculum overview
Teaching Areas
Typography I
Introduction to typographic form, hierarchy, spacing, and visual clarity.
Typography II
Advanced exploration of typographic systems, voice, and meaning.
Design Foundations
Study of core design principles, visual structure, and disciplined making.
Studios I, II, III
Research-driven studio projects integrating theory, process, and typography.
Systems & Strategy
Strategic development of personal brands and digital advertising communication systems.
Capstone
Senior-level studio focused on portfolio preparation for the senior exhibition.
Ashley Jo George
Professor
A scholar–practitioner working in typography
I am a professor, typographer, and designer whose work bridges academic inquiry and professional practice. As Head of Typography at one of the largest private universities in the country, I teach typography as a discipline grounded in history, theory, and making. My background in craft—including gilding and lettering—shapes both my research and my design work, emphasizing clarity, discipline, and meaning in visual communication.
Typography as discipline and practice
Design education and curriculum development
