Associate Professor of Design teaching Environmental Communication Design courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Design Program.

John R. Kleinpeter began his professional career as a graphic designer in 1982. His professional experience includes design for identity, promotional materials, packaging, environmental graphic design, exhibit, web, television and print.

In 2001, he began teaching and has been a design educator in the Department of Design at California State University, Long Beach since 2006. As Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Arts in Design Program, he teaches students about graphic design in the built environment and has developed courses in Environmental  Communication Design.

John's research interests include graphic design in history, culture and the built environment. His most recent publications address choices designers make when they are tasked with the development of a new environmental graphic design campaign for a structure of historical significance. To access his articles, search for "John R. Kleinpeter" at the Common Ground.

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