Ben Kunz

Professor, Information Design

Ben has over 25 years of industry-based experience in visual identity design, information design, and editorial design. He is the Founder and Design Director of Kunz + Associates Limited. His passion for books has resulted in the design of forty titles over the past two decades. As a design consultant, he has been involved in launching numerous start-up ventures in the Calgary marketplace.

He has taught at the Alberta College of Art and Design, University of Alberta, York University, and The University of Cincinnati. He is passionate about teaching design-thinking as well as teaching the craft of typography. Ben has also been nominated by his peers for the Excellence Award, recognizing consistent outstanding achievement in the practice, education, and promotion of design in Canada.

He is a member of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) and has served on both the local and national executives. He is currently serving on the local GDC portfolio review committee.

"I am delighted to be Chair of the Information Design Program. This program and its stellar students have a lot to contribute to the knowledge-based economy."