School Alum vsemouch@uw.eduPersonal WebsiteFields of Interest Architecture Data Visualization Environmental Design Information Design Transnational Visual Communication Design Human-Centered DesignInterdisciplinaryBackground and ExperienceSummaryEducationBFA, Graphic Design, University of MichiganBS, Architecture, University of MichiganMDes, University of Washington, 2021 2021 de Cillia Teaching with Excellence Award, Seattle, WA 2020–2021 MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition, Seattle, WA 2021 University of Washington Striker Design Graduate Award, Seattle, WA 2021 MDes Work in Progress, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2020 Designing for a Healthier Future, Microsoft Design Expo, Bellevue, WA 2020 University of Washington Striker Design Graduate Award, Seattle, WA 2019 University of Washington Top Scholar Award, Seattle, WA View her thesis work (and an essay about that work) on the Graduate Showcase website plus see her personal website. Research + Creative Work Selected Publications + Projects Vassilissa Semouchkina. "Advancing Visual Design Culture in STEM Laboratory Groups." MDes Thesis, University of Washington, 2021. Adviser: Karen Cheng Read more Courses Taught Spring 2022 DESIGN 215 A: Visual Storytelling Autumn 2021 DESIGN 481 A: Field Studies: Design Research Techniques Related News Related News Spring 2022 Part-Time Faculty Mar 29, 2022 Symposium Synopsis Oct 2, 2021 Autumn 2021 Part-Time Faculty Sep 28, 2021 2021 Graduate Showcase Jun 18, 2021 2021 Graduation + Teaching Awards Jun 15, 2021 2021 MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition Mar 12, 2021 2021 MDes Work in Progress Dec 28, 2020