Curriculum Vitae
Profile
- 20 years of experience as a graphic designer (typographer, art director).
- Experienced as a university lecturer and junior college teacher for graphic design, typography, photography, illustration.
- Research and exhibition record in the fields of typography, type, art, design.
- Ability to adapt to various social and linguistic environments.
- Pre-Primary and Primary Education teacher.
Education
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B.A. Bachelor of Arts PHBern in Pre-Primary and Primary Education
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Permaculture Design Course (Bill Mollison 72-h-Course)
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Certificate «Berufsschullehrerin für den berufskundlichen Unterricht»
(2017-10 — 2020-12) -
Basis-Dimplomlehrgang in Montessori-Pädagogik
(2017-09 — 2019-07) -
AMI Montessori Assistant (age range 3-6)
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B.A. Western Society and Culture
(2010 — 2011)Independent courses for the BA of Western Society and Culture
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M.A. History of the Book
University of London, Institute of English Studies, London Rare Books School
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ London GL UK -
M.A. Design [Type and Media]
Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (KABK) [en: Royal Academy of Art]
http://www.kabk.nl/ The Hague ZH NL -
M. Education and Pedagogy [Independent courses in Education and Pedagogy as part of maîtrise en enseignement au collégial (MEC)]
(2008 — 2009)Independent courses: Planification, Strategies for Learning Evaluation
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Graduate Certificate in Digital Technologies in Design Art Practice
Concordia University Department of Design and Computation Arts
http://design.concordia.ca/ Montréal QC CA -
B.A. Fine Arts [Specialization in Painting]
(2001 — 2005)Participated in an exchange program at Concordia University, Montreal, QC, CA, Independent courses in Fine Arts / Photography, audited Color Photography. Participated in an exchange program at the University of Fine Arts of Lisbon, Portugal
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Diploma in Graphic Design [Communications Design]
Designschule münchen / berufsfachschule für kommunikationsdesign
http://www.designschule-muenchen.de/ Munich BAV DE
Experience: Teaching
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Lecturer
(2017-09 — present)Lectured first to fourth year graphic design students in: introduction to typography; type design, letterpress and digital typography; logo design; «Typographische Inszenierung», and other projects. Participated in tandem teaching resulting in real time collaboration with team of other instructors. Bilingual (German / French).
Lectured art and design courses at K-Werk Bern (Continuing education für children and young adults); Lectured children and young adults, aged between 8 to 16, with a maximum of 12 students in: Type experiments, (artist’s) book making.
Students taught: 18. Lectured first year graphic design students in introduction to typography and graphic design (editorial design). Participated in tandem teaching resulting in real time collaboration with team of other instructors. Bilingual (German / French).
Students taught: 18. Lectured first year graphic design students in introduction to typography and logo design. Developed lectures and theory modules on 'type classification systems' and 'basics in typography'. Participated in tandem teaching resulting in real time collaboration with team of other instructors. Bilingual (German / French).
Students taught: 18. Lectured first year graphic design students on an applied poster project. Developed lectures and theory modules on 'readability', 'type classification systems' and 'creativity methods'. Participated in tandem teaching resulting in real time collaboration with team of other instructors. Bilingual (German / French).
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University Lecturer
(2011-09 — 2011-12)Students taught: 30. Lectured young adults in introduction to typography and illustration.
Developed course structure, syllabus, and evaluation grids in collaboration with faculty (introduction to typography). Developed lectures and workshops on creativity methods (introduction to illustration). Participated in tandem teaching resulting in real time collaboration with team of other instructors.
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College Teacher
(2010-08 — 2011-07)Students taught: 97 (Fall), 52 (Winter). Lectured young adults in typography, idea and research.
Students taught: 83 (Fall), 87 (Winter). Lectured young adults in graphic design production, typography, advertising design, advanced vector drawing, photography and advanced photoshop.
Developed course structure, curriculum, and evaluation grids. Organized course-related conferences and methods. Worked as part of the graduate exhibition and portfolio advisory committee.
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Fine Arts Teacher
(2003-09 — 2005-05)Lectured adults from different backgrounds on watercolor techniques.
Experience: Industry
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Art Director / Graphic Designer / Consultant
(2014-04 — current)Developed concept and production of book, editorial, type or corporate identity concepts;
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Art Director / Graphic Designer
(2012-02 — 2014-03)Managed and oversaw graphic design projects; developed strategical and editorial concepts, digitized typefaces; clients included abclitera.ch (Allegra typeface by Jost Hochuli), bistum-stgallen.ch, buchstadt.ch, gbssg.ch, hep-verlag.ch, hyposwiss.ch, irfcom.com, kunstmuseumsg.ch, rutishauserkunst.ch, jakob-schlaepfer.ch, stibi.ch, theatersg.ch (Theater, Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen), tkb.ch, urnaescher-kirchenkonzerte.ch, vgs-sg.ch (won TDC Communication Design Award for catalog 'Konzert und Theater St.Gallen – Spielzeit 2012/2013').
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Art Director / Designer
(2007-06 — 2009-08)Developed concept and production of new and existing corporate identity concepts for print and Web; Oversaw assigned clients, including controlyourself.ca, graff.ca, identi.ca, rona.ca
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Photographer
(2007-06 — present)Provided photographs on a continual basis to Firstlight, Stock photography
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Art Director / Designer
(2007-06 — 2008-06)Developed concept and production of corporate identities in print and Web site production for the communications and marketing department; led team during senior graphic designer’s absence.
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Art Director / Designer
(2006-01 — 2007-03)Developed concept and production of new corporate identities; Oversaw assigned clients which included: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Doctors Without Borders, Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon, Merck, National Gallery of Canada, Novartis, Quebec Lung Association, RBC Royal Bank of Canada.
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Web Designer
(2001-02 — 2001-07)Collaborated on design projects within a team for various clients including: GSM-R Industry Group.
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Graphic Designer
(1999-10 — 2000-06)Developed concept and production of new and existing corporate identities within a team for various clients including: Civic Museum of the City of Rosenheim, Online Schreibgeräte GmbH
Coordinator
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Exchange Program Coordinator
(2008-01 — 2008-12)Organized interships and stay for German particiants of the Mediencampus Bayern e.V. exchange program in Québec.
Research and Exhibition Record
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The Hague: One Year — A Visual Diary
https://brigitteschuster.com/the-hague-artist-book
Montréal QC CAArtist book (edition of 6, 4.25 x 7.5 in)
Publication: National Archives Quebec, CA; National Archives Canada, CA, ISBN 978-2-9811263-1-3
Art, artist book, book design, design, photography
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Objet d'ailleurs
http://objetdailleurs.com/
Montréal QC CAWeb site, Participatory event and site-specific installation at articule artist run centre, and booklet (scheduled)
Art, design, photography
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Canella — A type family
https://brigitteschuster.com/canella
The Hague ZH NL -
Voyages autour de ma chambre
https://brigitteschuster.com/etching-artist-book-voyages
Montréal QC CAArtist book (edition of 5, 17 x 14.5 cm)
Publication: National Archives Quebec, CA, ISBN: 978-2-9811263-0-6
Art, artist book, book design, design, type
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Mixtyp.es — Creating collective typefaces
http://mixtyp.es/
Montréal QC CAEvent/installation during Journées de la culture
Art, design, type, Web site
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Montreal italic — A calligraphy book
https://brigitteschuster.com/montreal-calligraphy-book
Montréal QC CABook (Unicum, 6 x 9 in)
Art, artist book, book design, design, type
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Dépanneur signs
https://brigitteschuster.com/depanneur-sign-lettering
Montréal QC CABook (Unicum, 8 x 5 in)
Art, artist book, book design, design, type
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Life is meaning, Information Visualization
https://brigitteschuster.com/lifeismeaning.com/
Montréal QC CABook (Unicum, 6 x 9 in), Typeface, poster presentation at Siggraph, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
Art, book design, design, type, Web site
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Locations. Special Montreal Places
(2006-11-15)Exhibition during Mois de la Photo – OFF at Ateliers d’artistes de Belleville, Paris, France, C-prints (40.6 x 50.8 cm) shot with Leica Medium Format Camera
Publication: Exhibit Catalogue Mois de la Photo – OFF, Nov/2006, Paris, #93
Art, photography
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FAVELA-Ilha de Deus
https://brigitteschuster.com/favela-ilha-de-deus-book
Montréal QC CAExhibition at Eine-Welt-Haus, Munich, DE, C-prints (40 x 60 cm) shot with Praktika 35 mm Camera, publication (Unicum, 16 x 20 cm), and Web site
Publication: FAVELA-Ilha de Deus, Brazine, Nr. 13/2005. The Brazilian Magazine in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, p 42/43.
Art, photography
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Lar Doce Lar (Home Sweet Home)
https://brigitteschuster.com/home-sweet-home
Lisbon RC PTScreening during quintas curtas_sessions at zdb – galeria zé dos bois, Lisbon, PT, C-prints (40 x 60 cm) shot with Praktika 35 mm Camera, and publication (Unicum, 16 x 20 cm)
Art, photography, video
Academic Research and Writings and Publications
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The Haas Typefoundry Ltd. in an International Environment
(2016-07-08)Wrote an essay.
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Book Review: Max Bill kontra Jan Tschichold (Hans Rudolf Bosshard)
(2015-10-22)Conducted research and wrote book review.
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Images and Words: The Interrelation of Pictures and Texts in Hartmann Schedel’s 'Liber Chronicarum'
University of London, Institute of English Studies, Dissertation, M.A. History of the Book
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Cynthia Ann Johnston London GL UKConducted research and wrote dissertation.
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Das Antiquariat Ribaux im Paracelusgässlein in St. Gallen
Das Antiquariat Ribaux im Paracelusgässlein in St. Gallen St. Gallen SG CH(2014-12-04)Portrayed the bookseller and antiquarian Louis Ribaux (*1930) in the midst of his realm, where he also has his say. The store combines his lifetime and undiminished lasting passion for books and everything related to it. Concept, photography and typography by Brigitte Schuster. With contributions by Louis Ribaux. 28-page book, colour illustrations, German, 13.6 x 21.4 cm, ISBN 978-3-7291-1142-4
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Local Maps of Berne: An Analysis of the Image in Relation to Content and Function
University of London, Institute of English Studies (London Rare Books School), course: A History of Maps and Mapping (M.A. History of the Book)
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Catherine Delano-Smith London GL UKConducted research and wrote an essay.
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Book Designers from the Netherlands
Book Designers from the Netherlands Bern BE CH(2014-05-09)Research, development work, and design for the 256-page book 'Book Designers from the Netherlands'. Between 2010 and 2013, Schuster interviewed thirteen prominent, contemporary book designers from the Netherlands.
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Reflexionen über Schweizer Grafikdesign
Reflexionen über Schweizer Grafikdesign(2014-05-07)Slanted Magazine #23 – Swiss Issue, Spring/Summer 2014
slanted.de Bern BE CHWrote an essay.
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Reinterpreting the Dust-Jacket: Three British Case Studies
University of London, Institute of English Studies (London Rare Books School), course: Modern First Editions; Dealing, Collecting and the Market (M.A. History of the Book)
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Laurence Worms London GL UKConducted research and wrote an essay.
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Galway‘s Public Lettering: A Threatened Heritage
The Public Lettering Heritage of the City of Galway
heritagecouncil.ie galway-lettering.org Galway GC IEConducted research and wrote an essay.
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The evolution of mise-en-page in relation to form and function: the case of three medieval Sankt Gallen manuscripts
University of London, Institute of English Studies (London Rare Books School), course: The Medieval Book (M.A. History of the Book)
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Michelle P. Brown London GL UKConducted research and wrote an essay.
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The development of the use of italic type since its origin in the early 16th century: a case study of Ovid‘s Metamorphoses
University of London, Institute of English Studies (London Rare Books School), course: The History of Writing; a wider view (M.A. History of the Book)
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Johanna Drucker London GL UKConducted research and wrote an essay.
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‘A history of British birds’ a late eighteenth and early nineteen century book illustrating changes in British book production and design
University of London, Institute of English Studies (London Rare Books School), course: The Printed Book in Europe: 1450-2000 (M.A. History of the Book)
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: John Feather London GL UKConducted research and wrote an essay. Case study about the impact of cultural and technological changes of the late eighteenth and early nineteen century on the British book production and design.
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158 Answers
http://www.boek.nl/bekijkboek/9789080948327/158+Answers
The Hague ZH NLEleven interviews conducted by the type]media class 2009/2010, published by Typotheque, The Hague, ISBN 9789080948327
Co-Author. Conduction of a personal 3000-word interview with Christopher Burke.
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Analysis of Griffo’s ‘De Aetna’ type, and its relevance to today’s type design
University of London, Institute of English Studies (London Rare Books School), course: Type and its Uses, 1455-1830 (M.A. History of the Book)
http://ies.sas.ac.uk/ Supervisor: James Mosley London GL UKConducted research and wrote an essay. Investigation on how prevalent the De Aetna typeface has been over the years, on its impact on type history, as well as on how noticeable this influence is in today’s type designs.
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Canella. A type Family
http://www.kabk.nl/ Supervisors: Type Media Faculty
The Hague ZH NLDescribed the process and development of a type family and its result in form of a specimen.
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Monotype Plantin: A digital revival
(2010-02-01)Described the historical and development part of a typeface revival.
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lifeismeaning.com: Information Visualization
http://design.concordia.ca/ Supervisor: Joanna Berzowska https://brigitteschuster.com/lifeismeaning.com/documentation
Montréal QC CAConducted research and wrote a thesis on the online art project. The interface of lifeismeaning.com is a Flash Web site that visualizes public thoughts stored in a database.
Awards
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Bibliographical Society Bursary
London Rare Books School
London GL UKRecipient of an award to attend the London Rare Books School.
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Research grant
(2012-03-24)Recipient of a grant for heritage research on the subject "The Public Lettering Heritage of the City of Galway".
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Production grant
Centre interuniversitaire des arts médiatiques (CIAM)
Montréal QC CARecipient of a grant for production of an information visualization project.
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Student Exchange Programm Grant
(2005-04-01)Recipient of a grant for a three-month exchange within European Universities from Italy to Portugal.
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Work and Study Grant
(2004-09-01)Recipient of a grant for a three month stay in Quebec, CA, aimed for young professionals working in new media.
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Humanitarian Work Grant
(2003-02-01)Recipient of a grant for a three month stay in Recife, PE, Brazil, to work with an NGO.
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Production Grant “In eigener Regie”
(2003-11-01)Recipient of a grant for production of animation movie.
Professional Development
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Renaissance Writing (Spanish Italic) 2016
(2016-01-09 — 2016-04-30) -
Book Design Worksho 2015
(2015-05-06 — 2015-05-12) -
Renaissance Writing (Spanish Italic) 2014
(2014-11-01 — 2015-03-31) -
Book Design Workshop 2013
(2013-04-15 — 2013-04-19) -
Renaissance Writing (Roman and Spanish Italic)
(2012-05-01 — 2013-12-31) -
Calligraphy master class for independent study
(2011-06-18 — 2011-06-26) -
Textura Writing
(2011-01-24) -
Uncial Writing
(2011-01-29) -
Italic Variation Writing
(2010-09-24) -
Calligraphy Best Practices
(2010-10-29) -
Roman Cursive Writing
(2010-10-15) -
Contemporary Pointed Pen Writing
Mike Kecseg
http://www.cirsonline.ca/letteringartsguild/abc2010.htm, http://pengraphicsstudio.com/ Montréal QC CA -
Contemporary Roman Writing
Julian Waters
http://www.cirsonline.ca/letteringartsguild/abc2010.htm, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Waters_(calligrapher) Red Deer AB CA -
Renaissance Foundational and Italic Writing
(2009-09-01) -
Brush Lettering
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Ruling Pen
(2009-10-01) -
Letter Patterns
Denise Lach
http://www.perce.ulaval.ca/, http://www.legestesuspendu.com/denise_lach.html Perce QC CA -
Gestural Writing
(2009-05-15) -
Fioritures Writing
(2009-01-15) -
Foundational Writing
Marco Chioini
Montréal QC CA -
Italic Writing
Marco Chioini
Montréal QC CA -
Book Binding and artist book
(2011-02-05) -
Hand Lettering Workshop
(2008-07-20) -
Letterpress Workshop
Martin Dufour
http://atelier-circulaire.qc.ca/, https://brigitteschuster.com/letterpress-workshop-martin-dufour-continued Montréal QC CA -
Photolithography Workshop
Carlos Calado
http://graff.ca/, http://www.fotografocarloscalado.com/, https://brigitteschuster.com/photolithography-workshop Montréal QC CA -
Photo Engraving Workshop
Carlos Calado
http://graff.ca/, http://www.fotografocarloscalado.com/, https://brigitteschuster.com/photo-engraving-workshop Montréal QC CA
Presentations and Talks
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Speaker
(2014-05-16)Presented self-published book entitled Book Designers from the Netherlands, featuring a series of interviews of thirteen prominent contemporary Dutch book designers. (English)
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Speaker
(2011-05-04)The process of creation of Canella / Le processus de création de Canella (français)
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Speaker
(2011-03-17)The process of creation of Canella / Le processus de création de Canella (bilingual)
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Presenter
(2008-08-16)Gave poster presentation on the project lifeismeaning.com
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Speaker
(2008-04-12)Gave a presentation of my work with an emphasis on photography.
Professional Associations and Affiliations
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Calligraphy member
(2008-09-01 — present) -
Printmaking member
(2008-09-01 — present)
Conferences Attended
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Attendee
ABC 2010 Calligraphy Conference
http://www.cirsonline.ca/letteringartsguild/abc2010.htm Red Deer AB CA -
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(2008-05-20)