MFA in Graphic Design from The Maryland Institute College of Art in 2006
Allen Harrison graduated from The Maryland Institute College of Art in 2006 with a MFA in Graphic Design. Leads an alternative life as a Interactive designer. Loves his bike, his hat, wearing layers and smiling. Wishes he had a decent car and a permanent desk. Gets hearty enjoyment out of laughing at his co-workers attempted practical jokes. He can't wait for it to get warm so he can go fishing and practice his flatland tricks in the parking lot.
Outstanding Part-Time Faculty (2007) University of Akron
ADDY Awards (1998 – 2006) Won thirty-eight Local, Regional, and National awards
2003 PRINT REGIONAL DESIGN ANNUAL
2002 National Silver Addy for Interactive Design
DIY Design It Yourself (2006) book written, designed, and produced by MICA MFA students.
Baltimore Sun (2005) Interview on interactivity in the classroom.
Copper-Hewitt (2005) Post card design chosen for museum store.
Friction Magazine (2002) book written, designed, and produced by Allen Harrison and Melissa Hostetler. FM has been recognized for design and content in the following: Print Magazine, The ADDY Awards, Utne Reader, The Nation, Mother Jones, PBS, Yahoo “Dailypick”, Clamor, Punk Planet, and various independent zines.
Scene Magazine (2001) Interview about launch of FrictionMagazine.com
Coming Home University of Akron 08.01.06 – 09.8.06
Faculty Exhibition Maryland Institute College of Art 09.01.06 – 09.21.06
MFA Thesis Exhibition Maryland Institute College of Art 05.01.06 – 05.31.06
DIY: Design It Yourself Maryland Institute College of Art 03.04.06 – 03.18.06
Allied Media Conference Lecture on Typography for the Web 06.15.05 – 06.16.05
Stretch Design Conference Lecture on Typography for the Web 05.29.05 – 05.31.05
Cram Sessions: 02 Dark Matter Baltimore Museum of Art 11.03.04 – 11.28.04
Art of Zine 04 San Jose Museum of Art 07.24.04 – 10.31.04
What is GD? Various High Schools in Cleveland, Ohio 03.10.03 – 05.21.03
PageMe! Spaces Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio 01.10.03 – 02.21.03
National Geographic, STX Lacrosse, Oracle, Scion, Cordish Company, Babe Ruth Museum, Eaton Corporation, Akron Art Museum, University of Akron, Norton Abrasives, Toyo Tires, Urbanite Baltimore, FreeFall Baltimore, Cleveland Foodbank, Michigan Parkinsons Foundation, Padua Franciscan, Piper Aircraft, and many more.
