About Joshua Pridemore
About
Joshua Pridemore is a graphic designer whose professional journey is characterized by a commitment to exploring how design shapes and is shaped by social narratives, particularly in the realms of gender and masculinity. Pridemore holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Emerging Media, specializing in Graphic Design, from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Fine Arts in Design for Responsible Innovation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
At Illinois, Pridemore teaches foundational and advanced courses for undergraduates in Graphic Design. Pridemore’s teaching philosophy centers on the belief that design education transcends technical skills, nurturing critical thinking and an understanding of design’s societal role. He advocates for a student-centered approach that values diversity and emphasizes ethical practices. By integrating interdisciplinary learning and practical application, Pridemore cultivates a learning environment where students are not only technically adept but also socially conscious, ready to innovate responsibly in the real world.
Education
BFA in Emerging Media, Graphic Design, University of Central Florida, 2021
MFA in Design for Responsible Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2023
Teaching and advising
Classes taught
- ARTD 222 Typography I
- ARTD 270 Design Methods
- ARTD 317 UI/UX for Non-Majors
- ARTD 318 Interaction Design II
- ARTD 418 Interaction Design III
- ARTD 444 Typography III
- ARTD 451 Ethics of a Designer in a Global Economy
- ARTD 452 Interaction Design Problems
Students advised
- Kiana Fathinezhad, Learning Management System Course Space Design: Nonlinear Information Architecture For Studio Courses, MFA, University of Illinois — Thesis Committee
- Yiqi Xiao, Together Tales: Designing Inclusive Storytelling Games With Generative AI For Neurodiverse Socialization, MFA, University of Illinois — Thesis Committee
- Ethan Cutler, MFA, University of Illinois — Research Advisor