Simpson College Graphic Design Department

Simpson College Graphic Design Department The official page for the Simpson College Graphic Design Department. Art is how we express ourselves without words.

For more information, go to https://simpson.edu/academics/departments/academics/graphic-design Simpson’s art department is committed to providing you with the foundation necessary for successful creative expression. We do this through studio instruction, taught by faculty members who are themselves working artists. You will learn the latest contemporary and scholarly ideas. You may focus on graphic design, studio arts or art education as a major. We will support you if you choose to complement your art major with studies in other departments. The Art Department operates Farnham Galleries, which provides a venue for student exhibits and also introduces students to talented artists from across the country. In addition, Simpson is affiliated with Lorenzo di Medici Escuola di Arts in Florence, Italy. This international experience is great exposure for you to study subjects like fashion merchandising, sculpture, art history, painting or printmaking. Our students also have traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago, Walker Museum of Art in Minneapolis and the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City to study the masters. Students who choose the Simpson Art Department find a community of creative artists who enjoy a healthy exchange of artistic ideas and expression. Like our page or follow us to get updates and view more images.

Matthew Lau began teaching in the Simpson music department in 2011. He passed away on September 18, 2025. In addition to...
10/07/2026

Matthew Lau began teaching in the Simpson music department in 2011. He passed away on September 18, 2025. In addition to teaching music courses, he gave lessons and assisted with music recitals. Lau also contributed to the Des Moines Metro Opera and other operas through directing, costume design, and performance. Matthew was also a consistent visual artist. His paintings and quilt work provide an important glimpse into his rich and creative life.

Students from Graphic Design III class presented their final semester work at Simpson College's Annual Symposium Day. Th...
04/23/2026

Students from Graphic Design III class presented their final semester work at Simpson College's Annual Symposium Day. Their design firm branding projects included prototypes of interactive websites, motion graphics, mockups of environmental designs, and more. Each student did a fantastic job. (We missed our classmate, Annika Shanks, who wasn't able to attend today). Simpson College

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