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Tamara McLean (American) is an interdisciplinary artist. Her studio practice in graphic and interactive design is best known for large-scale environmental design installations connecting people with places to create an informed contemporary dialogue about the past and present.
McLean is a recipient of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Master of Arts Graphic and Web Design Merit Scholarship, Ernie Moll Scholarship, a contributing member of the team awarded IIDA Showroom and Large Booth Design Award at NeoCon, AAF American Advertising Award Judge's Choice Award, and multiple AAF American Advertising Award Golds and Silvers. She has exhibited regionally and nationally, including presentations at Evolving Graphic Design Symposium, Southeastern College Arts Conference: Watershed, and Society of Experiential Graphic Design. An active AIA, AIGA, ATypI, CAA, SECAC, and SEGD member.
McLean's most recent work, writing a curriculum course proposal, was granted funding by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Education, Art Department. "Augmented Reality (AR) for the Graphic Design Classroom," research was presented and published at the Society of Experiential Graphic Design Academic Summit in 2023.
Tamara McLean obtained a Master of Arts from Minneapolis College of Art and Design and is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Building on her installation work, McLean creates experiences that inform and entertain in galleries, museums, public spaces, and commercial interiors.
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EDUCATION
2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Master of Fine Arts-Graphic and Interactive Design
2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Master of Fine Arts-Graphic and Interactive Design
2022
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts-Graphic and Web Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts-Graphic and Web Design
1993
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Bachelor of Fine Arts-Graphic Design
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Bachelor of Fine Arts-Graphic Design
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2022-Present
Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Record
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Record
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
2018-2022
Lecturer, Instructor of Record
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
Lecturer, Instructor of Record
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
2019
Assistant Professor, Instructor of Record Temporary Appointment
St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
Assistant Professor, Instructor of Record Temporary Appointment
St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022
Web Designer
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
2022
Web Designer
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
2018-2023
Creative Director
De Pere Art Center, Green Bay, WI
Creative Director
De Pere Art Center, Green Bay, WI
2001-2018
Creative Director and Owner
Icon Group Inc., Green Bay, WI
Creative Director and Owner
Icon Group Inc., Green Bay, WI
1997-2001
Art Director
Goltz Seering Agency, Green Bay, WI
Art Director
Goltz Seering Agency, Green Bay, WI
1995-1997
Graphic Designer (Packaging)
Brand Directions Inc., Neenah, WI
Graphic Designer (Packaging)
Brand Directions Inc., Neenah, WI
1993-1995
Graphic Designer (Packaging)
Curwood Inc, New London, WI
Graphic Designer (Packaging)
Curwood Inc, New London, WI
GROUP SHOW
MFA 1st Year Show, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
MFA 1st Year Show, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
AWARDS
2023 University of Wisconsin, School of Education-Art Department, Grant Proposal: Augmented Reality for Graphic Design Course
2023 University of Wisconsin, School of Education-Art Department, Grant Proposal: Augmented Reality for Graphic Design Course
2022 Minneapolis College of Art and Design Master of Arts Graphic & Web Design Merit Scholarship Award
2021 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Student Nominated Teaching Recognition Recipient
2020 AAF American Advertising Award Gold
2020 AAF American Advertising Award Judge’s Choice Award Winner
2011 IIDA Showroom and Large Booth Design Competition Winner at NeoCon for KI Showroom
2009 AAF American Advertising Award Silver
2004 AAF American Advertising Award Silver
2003 AAF American Advertising Award Silver
2002 AAF American Advertising Award Silver
2001 AAF American Advertising Award Gold
CONFERENCES
2024 Co-Pi, Evolving Graphic Design Symposium, Madison, WI
2023 Society of Experiential Graphic Design: "Augmented Reality for Graphic Design Course" Journal Publication2022 Research Presenter at Evolving Graphic Design Symposium, Madison, WI
2022 Research Presenter at SECAC hosted by Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD2023 Discussant, CAA Annual Conference, New York, NY
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
2020-2022 President of AAF Fox River Ad Club, Green Bay, WI
2020-2022 President of AAF Fox River Ad Club, Green Bay, WI
2020-2022 Neville Public Museum Foundation Board Member, Green Bay, WI
2015-2018 Emeritus Golden House Executive Board Member, Green Bay, WI
COMMITTEES
2023 Inaugural Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications Search Committee Member, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
2023 Inaugural Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications Search Committee Member, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
2023 Visiting Artist Colloquium Committee, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
2019-2021 De Pere Public Art Committee, Definitely De Pere, De Pere, WI
2017-2021 Communications Committee, Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay Community Foundation,
Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, WI
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2023 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Institute for Women’s Leadership
2023 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Institute for Women’s Leadership
2023 Southeastern College Arts Conference Professional Membership (SECAC)
2022-2023 Society for Experiential Graphic Designs Professional Membership (SEGD)
2020-2023 American Institute of Graphic Arts Professional Membership (AIGA)
2022-2023 College Art Association Professional Membership (CAA)
2022-2023 University & College Designers Association (UCDA)
2022-2023 Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI)
2020-2022 American Advertising Federation (AAF)
PRESS
2023 UW–Madison graduate student proposes unique augmented reality design course for undergrads, School of Education by Kari Dickinson
2023 UW–Madison graduate student proposes unique augmented reality design course for undergrads, School of Education by Kari Dickinson
SKILLS
Adobe: Aero, After Effects, Animate, Bridge, Dimension, Dreamweaver, Frame.io, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Spark, Surface Suite, Adobe Xd
Adobe: Aero, After Effects, Animate, Bridge, Dimension, Dreamweaver, Frame.io, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Spark, Surface Suite, Adobe Xd
Web Dev: Figma, Github, Shopify, Sketch, Squarespace, Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code, WordPress
Add’l:
• Affinity, Blender, Canvas, Cinema 4D, Procreate, Sketchup, Unity
• Lead the creative and technical development of large, complex projects and significant client programs.
• Manage budget and timeline milestones.
• Lead development of 3D environmental concepts, generate and direct ideation.
• Art Direct AR experiences
• Manage schedules, mentoring/coaching students and staff to ensure continued growth.
• Drive assigned internal corporate projects.
• Establish strong working relationships with students, creatives, and external stakeholders.
• Design leadership, project management, vision development, problem framing
Strengths: Art Direction, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Augmented Reality