Introduction to Visual Communication Design

Dr. Athir Mahmud is a professor, visual communication designer, computer scientist, artist, and information visualization researcher. She has a background in experimental psychology, human-computer interaction (HCI), graphic design, and painting. She has nearly three decades in higher education research, teaching, administration, management, technical, and instructional design and development, including the expansion of online, blended, and virtual learning learning with the goal of increasing access to courses. As an artist, she has had creative work recognized and exhibited both locally and nationally. She takes an interest in color theory, logo design and branding, urban photography, and surrealism.