275 WINTHROP SOUTH, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119, PH- 651 497 4291, BOMBAYLOUNGE@GMAIL.COM
Nagesh Shinde
Professor of Graphic Design,
Department of Design,
University of Wisconsin-Stout.
shinden@uwstout.edu
651 497 4291
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, with minor in Telecommunication, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.
May 1991-1995.
Thesis: 'Curry Type Flambé' – Typographic design exploration and development of a new
postscript font, 'Seven'.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art, Five Year Professional Degree, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,
Hyderabad, India. June 1986-1991.
Outstanding Design Portfolio Award from the Department of Applied Art.
Teaching and Administrative Experience
Professor, Department of Design 2013-present
Chair, Department of Design 2011-2013(Spring)
Associate Professor-Tenured 2006- 2013
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track fall 2001-2006
Courses Taught
Undergraduate- B.F.A
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DES- 220 Computer Imagery;
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DES- 360 Graphic Design I& II;
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DES- 410 Product and Packaging Graphics;
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DES- 386 Publication Design;
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DES- 256-Interactive Design-Multimedia Design;
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DES- 380 Advertising Design;
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DES- 382 Information Design- Online;
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DES- 480 Senior Project-Graphic Design;
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DES- 456-Senior Project-Multimedia Design;
Graduate Courses- M.F.A
• Des-725 Research Strategies in Design
Departmental Service
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Supervised and reviewed 22 tenured faculty, tenure-track faculty, and academic staff members with renewable
full-time contracts.
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Worked with Director of Art and Design and Chair of Art and Art History Department to support all degree
programs to maintain strong ties with individual BFA majors and MFA degrees.
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Worked to support new program directors, new program assistants and area faculty for all new programs.
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Provided leadership and extend support for sponsored projects with Discovery Center.
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Developed marketing promotion materials for MFA and sponsored projects for the School of Art and Design and
sponsored projects with the industry.
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Coordinated a positive transition to the new School of Art and Design structure.
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Served on eleven hiring committees for Graphic Design and Multimedia Departments and had the opportunity to
Chair five of these committees.
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Served on the governance committee responsible for writing new bylaws for new Department of design.
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Served on the Personnel committee responsible for reviewing 8 tenure- track faculty members for the
Department of Design.
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Served on Master of Fine Arts in design program committee responsible for curriculum development.
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Visited and initiated a dialog for a possible international exchange student program with National Institute of
Design, Ahmedabad, India.
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Served on curriculum committee to revise and facilitate curriculum development, which was not updated in the
last twenty years.
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Department of Art and Design as Health and Safety Officer. I was responsible for daily upkeep of Interior Design,
Industrial Design, Industrial Design, Art and Design Foundations, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Art Metals,
Ceramics, Sculpture and Print- making studio labs.
Area representative for facilitating Safety and Building committees.
Curriculum Development
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Developed and submitted two certificate course proposals for the Department of Design.
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As a member of art and design curriculum committee, facilitated the review/updating of three departmental
core foundation area classes.
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As a member of graphic design faculty, helped re-write Graphic Design curriculum to update and restructure
courses and program configuration.
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As a senior member of graphic design faculty, participated in and contributed to updating-restructuring of
Graphic Communication Management(GCM) curricula to coordinate with Graphic Design program.
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As a member of graphic design faculty, contributed in restructuring of the Multimedia concentration and
assisted in converting it to Entertainment Design to bring focus to coordinate with Graphic Design program.
Campus Service and Community Service:
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Served on hiring committees for Director of Marketing, for University Advancement and Marketing, 2012 and
2013.
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Served on Dean’s search committee for College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2011.
Student Awards/Achievements:
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Thedieline.com. Three student projects published. Thedieline is dedicated to the progress of the package design
industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to define and promote the world's best
packaging design, and provide a place where the package design community can review, critique and stay
informed of the latest industry trends and design projects being created in the field. Thedieline has become the
most visited website on package design in the world, with readership spanning millions across hundreds of
countries, 2012,
Lovelypackage.com, four student projects published. Lovely Package is a website devoted to beautiful package
design is another most visited website on package design in the world, with readership spanning millions across
hundreds of countries, 2012.
Fast Company, Student project profiled “Simple Genius: A Juice Bottle With Built-In Portion Control.” Fast
Company is the world's leading progressive business media publication, with a unique editorial focus on
innovation in technology, ethonomics (ethical economics), leadership, and design. Written for, by, and about the
most progressive business leaders, Fast Company and FastCompany.com inspire readers and users to think
beyond traditional boundaries, lead conversations, and create the future of business, 2011.
Ameristar, Bronze Award, Student juried competition recognizes and encourages college students in the package
design field. Ameristar receives 500 plus entries every year from various universities in North America, 2011.
Thedieline.com, Nine student projects published. Thedieline is dedicated to the progress of the package design
industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to define and promote the world's best
packaging design, and provide a place where the package design community can review, critique and stay
informed of the latest industry trends and design projects being created in the field. Thedieline has become the
most visited website on package design in the world, with readership spanning millions across hundreds of
countries, 2011.
Lovelypackage.com, four student projects published. Lovely Package is a website devoted to beautiful package
design is another most visited website on package design in the world, with readership spanning millions across
hundreds of countries, 2011.
‘Best of the show,’ regional AIGA student portfolio review, Minneapolis –MN, 2009.
Three student projects published at Icograda Xin: World design congress Beijing, China. ‘Emerging Situated
Technologies in Design” paper has been identified among the top 15 papers that were submitted for Icograda World
Design Congress, Beijing China. They received a total of 180 abstracts from 31 countries, 2009.
TheDieLine.com, published a student project profiled from Package Design class. The Dieline is dedicated to the
progress of the package design industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to define
and promote the world’s best packaging design, and provide a place where the package design community can
review, critique and stay informed of the latest industry trends and design projects being created in the field,
2009.
Creativity, Silver Award- student project from Advertising Design. Creativity is the leading peer reviewed
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publication for the creative community in advertising, marketing and design. Creativity provides a showcase of
the best ideas across all areas of consumer culture, an exploration of the techniques behind the work and insight
into the people and trends shaping the industry, 2008.
TheDieLine.com, published a student project from Package Design class. The Dieline is dedicated to the progress
of the package design industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to define and
promote the world’s best packaging design, and provide a place where the package design community can
review, critique and stay informed of the latest industry trends and design projects being created in the field,
2008.
Graphis New Talent Annual, two published entries in New Talent Annual, 2006–07.
CMYK Magazine, spring –summer, student portfolio profiled from Information Design class, 2007.
CMYK Magazine, Aspiring Creatives, 10th Anniversary Issue. Two published entries, 2007.
‘Portfolio-one-on-one’ 2nd place, regional AIGA student portfolio review, Minneapolis –MN, 2006.
Graphic Design Show, undergraduate statewide e competition. AIGA juried and organized by University of
Wisconsin-Stevens-Point, 2006.
Research, conferences and professional activity:
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IDA Congress-Education and Research Conference.
Abstract “Design, Fabrication, Innovation and Xtreme
Affordability” selected under the Poster Presentation category of the 2013 IDA Congress-Education and Research
Conference. Unfortunately, IDA Congress Istanbul has been cancelled for reasons of Force Majeure, 2013.
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Globusliving.com, Responsible for naming, brand design and e-commerce website. Developed a custom ecommerce application for Globusliving.com to handle 358 fabrics and borders, showing the images with
backdrops. This software has custom designed admin-controlled backend, 2012-present.
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3M, Target and Great Northern Corporation, Principal Investigator, interdepartmental collaborative project with
Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Package Engineering Departments. Redesigned 3M Scotch tape dispenser,
package design and in-store display graphics for Target stores, 2011.
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NUPOP Movement, Los Angeles, CA, Principal Investigator, Designed 8 watches with a group of Graphic Design
and Industrial Design students for the Los Angles-based fashion accessory company. Award- $4,994 8-1-11
through 12-15-11.
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KB Catering – Custom Catering & BBQ, Independence, WI, Principal Investigator, designed and developed
branding and package design graphics to advance an all-purpose seasoning mix to commercial production (mild
flavor used with soups, vegetables, pasta, meat marinade-rubs and as a Bloody Mary mix). Award-$2,380.00.
project completed from 5-11 through 6-30-11.
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Corenzo, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Designed products that utilize high-strength core board and recycled paperboard
in order to maximize the application of existing products in current markets and to develop new future
innovative products. Award- $11,575, 3-20-12 through 5-20-12.
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BTL Food Group, Eau Claire, WI, 8-30-12 through 1-31-2013, Award- $12,137.
Principal Investigator, Responsible for logo design, branding and packaging for the food condiment company to
advance product commercialization by developing a brand image and logo for the product line, and complete
sensory testing to gain specific customer feedback for improving its marketability.
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CTL Foods, Colfax, WI, Principal Investigator. Designed brand image and developed marketing efforts for a line of
new innovative flavored food products toward commercialization for global and domestic sectors. Award$12,137, 8-1-12 through 1-31-2013.
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Dhingana.com, Sunnyvale, California. Designed information architecture, user experience, determine necessary
graphical content and presented creative content for mobile application for iphone and Android platforms, 2008.
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Innopark, Hyderabad, India. Responsible for naming, logo design, branding and website for the game design
company, 2008.
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Dhingana.com, Sunnyvale, California. Redesigned information Architecture and online music experience for one
of the biggest Indian music portal. This platform has music from 5 languages and has 2 million subscribers from
India and Indian expatriates from across the world, 2008-2009.
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Poster Offensive 5, Poster on Sustainability was selected to be part of a travelling exhibition. They received a
total of 500 submissions and selected the top 28 entries, 2011.
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World Design Congress, ICOGRADA, Beijing, China 2009. Research paper published and distributed at the IEN
Conference to all congress delegates. My paper was identified among the top 11 papers that were submitted for
ICOGRADA Education Conference. They received a total of 180 submissions from 31
countries, 2010.
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Invited for panel discussion on the future of Design education for UCDA Design Conference, Minneapolis. The
purpose of the UCDA Foundation is to support the University & College Designers Association in attaining its
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goals for member education and charitable support. The association exists to promote excellence in Visual
Communications for education institutions, 2010.
Principal investigator of a multi- disciplinary industry sponsored project for the company “NuPOP Movement”. A
multidisciplinary team of three Graphic Design and three Industrial Design students successfully designed
watches for the company, 2010.
“Save the Elephants.org” Poster selected for the show Poster Offensive 4. Poster Offensive is an independent,
non-partisan poster show, which utilizes the politically potent medium of the poster to showcase contemporary
interpretations and critiques of political and social issues, 2010.
Jawaharlal Nehru Collage of Fine Arts, Hyderabad, India. Panel discussion with the design faculty about the
curriculum development and advances in the Design Studies in North America and possible student/faculty
exchange program 2010.
Kala Mandir College of Fine Arts, Pune, India. Presented my personal research findings and student work at this
institution. Discussed various topics ranging from issues in design education, possible research collaborations,
coop placements, and possible faculty exchange programs, 2010.
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad India, India. Presented my personal research findings and student work
at this institution. Discussed various topics ranging from issues in design education, possible research
collaborations, coop placements, and possible faculty exchange programs, 2010.
Designed advertising campaign for non-profit organization “Save the elephants”, to secure a future for
elephants and sustain the beauty and ecological integrity of the places they live 2009-10.
Designed identity system for Innopark , a technology company in India, 2010.
Research paper published at Icograda Xin: World design congress Beijing, China 2009. ‘Emerging Situated
Technologies in Design” paper has been identified among the top 15 papers that were submitted for Icograda
World Design Congress, Beijing China. They received a total of 180 abstracts from 31
countries, 2009.
AIGA Minnesota Entry Level Designer Committee- a committee aimed at addressing the needs of recent
graduates and designers with less than three years of experience 2007.
Research Paper “Bollywood Dreams: Singing, dancing and lip-synching across regional boundaries” presented at
“Cross Cultural Perspectives on Visual Communication” Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,
April 21, 2007.
‘Experience Design: Multidisciplinary Research Collaborations” Presented and Participated in an international
graphic design education conference 'Design: Refining our Knowledge' at the University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis-St. Paul, USA, 2004.
‘Visual Icons,’ Marketing Materials for the show at Furlong Gallery, 2003.
‘Disparate Sensibilities’, Marketing Materials for the show at Furlong Gallery, 2001.
Anabuki Design College, Hiroshima, Japan. Recognized as one of the best design programs for Manga Animation.
Panel discussion with the design faculty about the curriculum development and advances in the Design Studies in
North America, 2005.
Font Design
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Font 'Seven'. Sold by T26.com, linotype.com, and myfonts.com.
Computer Skills
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Extensive work experience on Macintosh computer systems. Programs include current versions of:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, HTML, and Fontlab.
Certifications, Affiliations, and Memberships
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Member of American Institute of Graphic Arts.
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Member of Acadia, Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture.
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Member of CRY, a community service agency, Bombay, India.
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Brand Design consultant, Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture, 2007.
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Steering Committee member, Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture, 2007.
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Chair of Creative Studies, Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association, Minneapolis, MN 2006–2007.
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Elected to the Board of Directors of Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association, 2006–007.
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Certified Online Facilitator by Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group, July 2006.