BIOGRAPHY
Gabe Tippery received his BSD in Interior Design from The Ohio State University in 2009 and his MFA in Design Research and Development in 2012 from the same university.
Gabe is now the Academic Planning Specialist in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University. His current research interests involve Social and New Media Technologies in Studio Based Education, primarily at the Design Foundations level. His master’s thesis, “Learning to Be in the Digital Era: A Holistic Learning Framework for Design Education” can be found here: Download from Ge.tt (13mb PDF).
In addition to advising and teaching, Gabe is a freelance design consultant, specializing in design for print, web, commercial interiors, interaction, and user-centered & user-experience research. Currently though, he is on an extended sabbatical from freelance work to focus his energies on Academic Advising.
Gabe is also a Certified Recording Engineer, avid cycling advocate, proponent for an open-source culture, musician, and a committed partner and father.
He also firmly believes that a bio should always be written in third-person.
EDUCATION
2012: M.F.A. in Design Development The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Thesis: Learning to Be in the Digital Era: A Holistic Learning Framework for Design Education
Advisor: Elizabeth B.-N. Sanders, Ph.D.
2009: B.S. in Interior Space Design The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2003: Certificate of Audio & Music Production The Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
2017-Current: Academic Planning Specialist, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2013-2016: Academic Advisor, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2012–2014: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
PUBLICATIONS
Thesis
- Tippery, Gabriel J., Learning to Be in the Digital Era: A Holistic Learning Framework for Design Education. Ohio State University, 2012.
Digital
- Tippery, Gabe. Hacking The Thesis – A Methodology for Managing Your Thesis: An MFA Perspective. The Ohio State University – U.OSU.EDU, Feb. 2014. Web.
- Tippery, Gabe. Prtty Pictures. prttypictures.wordpress.com (blog), 2010–2014. Web.
Books
- Mattos, A., et. al., Designing a Design Curriculum, The Ohio State University, 2010
- Tippery, G., Benzenberg, B., Cochran, A., A Working Title, The Ohio State University, 2010
- Ribeiro, B., et. al., Library Research: The Process Book, The Ohio State University, 2009
Cited
- Green, Cable, Open Education: The Business & Policy Case for OER, Innovate: Create. Office of Distance Education and ELearning – The Ohio State University, 25 Mar. 2014. Web.
- Haase, Jeffery, Multiple-Sensory Representation: Revealing User Experiences and Emotion in Interior Design, Fifth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy, February 2–4, 2011
- Piersanti, Joshua R., Online Critiques: Developing a Digital Tool to Improve the Experiences of Design Instructors and Students Critiquing Student Work in Design Courses, Ohio State University, 2010
- Cochran, A., Ganci, A., and Ribeiro, B. 20 students – 20 thoughts on UX, Central Ohio Usability Professional Association (COUPA) Presentation, June 3, 2010
AWARDS, HONORS AND EXHIBITIONS
2016: Advisor of the Month – November, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2015: Advisor of the Month – September, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2014: Advisor of the Month – October, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2014: Hacking the Thesis Featured in ASC Communications News & Updates, OSU Arts and Sciences Communications, Columbus, Ohio
2014: Hacking the Thesis Featured on u.osu.edu front page, OSU Office of the CIO, Columbus, Ohio
2012: COTA Car Free Columbus Photo Competition Winner, Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio
2010: Graduate Associate Teaching Award Nominee, UCAT, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2009: OSU Department of Design Spring Show, OSU Urban Art Space, Columbus, Ohio
2008: OSU Department of Art Photography Show, Silver Gallery, Columbus, Ohio
2007: OSU Department of Design Foundations Show, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, Ohio
INVITED TALKS
2017: OnCourse Round Table – Making It Work, Office of Undergraduate Education Advising Conference 2017, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, April 26
2016: VIZ – Curriculum Planning in the Age of Exploration (Co-Presenter with Cory Shain), Innovate 2016, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, May 11
2014: Hacking The Thesis: A Methodology for Managing Your Thesis, OSU Design 6300 – Exploration in Graduate Design Studies, The Ohio State University, March 5
2013: Hacking the MFA Design Thesis: A How To, OSU Design 6300 – Exploration in Graduate Design Studies, The Ohio State University, March 8
2009: Going to Grad School: Why Designers Should, OSU Design Circle Coffee-Talk Series, November 16
2009: Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, November 6
2009: Literal and Phenomenal Transparency in Architecture and Interiors, Jeff Haase’s Sophomore Interior Design Studio, The Ohio State University, March 18
2009: Why Design School is Worth the Effort, Tony Reynaldo’s Introduction to Design Lecture, The Ohio State University, March 11
2008: Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, November 7
2007: Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, November 10
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-Current: Academic Planning Specialist, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Internship Field Experiences, Instructor of Record, SP 2014 to Current
- Freshman College Survey: Pre-Design, Instructor of Record, AU 2013 to Current (Autumn Only)
- Study at a Foreign Institution, Instructor of Record, AU 2013 to Current
2013-2016: Academic Advisor, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Undergraduate Internship Field Experiences, Instructor of Record, SP 2014 to Current
- Freshman College Survey: Pre-Design, Instructor of Record, AU 2013 to Current (Autumn Only)
2012–2014: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Introduction to Design Practice, Instructor of Record, AU 2012 to 2013 (Autumn Only)
- Design History, Instructor of Record (Two Sections), SP 2013
- Design Research I, Co-Instructor of Record, AU 2012
- Design Research II, Co-Instructor of Record, AU 2012
- Methods and Tools for Conducting Design Research, Assistant Instructor, AU 2012
2009–2012: Graduate Teaching Associate, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Drawing Systems for Designers, Instructor of Record, SP 2012
- Visual Thinking & Problem Solving, Instructor of Record, WI 2012
- Introduction to Design, Instructor of Record (Seven Quarters), 2009−2011
2010: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Advanced Interior Design III, Assistant Instructor, SP 2010
2009: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Basic Interior Space Design III, Assistant Instructor, SP 2009
SERVICE TO PROFESSION
Committee Service
Current
2020-Current: Technology and Facilities Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2019-Current: Diversity Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2017-Current: Web Advisory Board, ASC Communications, The College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2017-Current: Social Media Group, ASC Communications, The College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2016-Current: Committee on Undergraduate Advising, Office of Undergraduate Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2015-Current: Student Advisory Committee: DESIGN CIRCLE – ex-officio, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2014-Current: Undergraduate Studies Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2014-Current: AHUM Recruitment Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2013-2015, 2019-Current: Design Foundations Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2013-Current: Undergraduate Enrollment Selection Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2013-Current: Marketing and Recruitment, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Past
2016-2019: Cultural Events Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2016-2018: ACADAOS Executive Board – Technology Committee Chair, Academic Advising Association of The Ohio State University (ACADAOS), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2013-2016: Design Minor Curriculum Committee, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2013-2014: Design Circle Staff Advisor, Student Life, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Conference Service
2015–2017: Request for Proposal Review Committee, Innovate 2016: May 11, 2016, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2010–2011: Director of Social Media, Stir Symposium: October 7–9, 2011, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Guest Critic
2014: Junior VCD, Year-End Review, Sp 2014, VCD Faculty, OSU Dept. of Design
2014: Sophomore VCD, Year-End Review, Sp 2014, VCD Faculty, OSU Dept. of Design
2014: Intermediate Interior Design 2, Final Review, Sp 2014, M. Allison, OSU Dept. of Design
2013: Design Research 2, Final Review, Au 2013, E. Sanders, OSU Dept. of Design
2010: Design Research, Final Review, Au 2010, C. Gill and K. Devore, OSU Dept. of Design
2010: Senior Studio IV, Project Review, Au 2010, M. Allison, CCAD Dept. of Interior Design
2010: Basic Design I, Project Review, Au 2010, T. Jacoby, OSU Dept. of Design
2010: Adv. IS Design II, Final Review, Wi 2010, S. Melsop, OSU Dept. of Design
2010: Color & Communication, Project Review, Wi 2010, L. Beach, OSU Dept. of Design
2009: Intermediate IS Design III, Final Review, Sp 2009, S. Melsop, OSU Dept. of Design
2009: Intermediate IS Design II, Mid-Term & Final, Wi 2009, H. Goeller, OSU Dept. of Design
2008: Introduction to Design, Final Review, Au 2008, T. Reynaldo, OSU Dept. of Design
2008: Intermediate IS Design I, Final Review, Au 2008, J. Haase, OSU Dept. of Design
2008: Basic IS Design III, Final Review, Sp 2008, G. Esquivel, OSU Dept. of Design
EXTRACURRICULAR UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2009–2012: AIGA, Ohio State Student Group
- 2011–2012: Vice President of Communications
- 2010–2011: Director of Social Media Relations
- 2009–2010: Founding Member
NON-ACADEMIC WORK
2000–2008: Assistant Store Manager, Cup O’ Joe Coffee & Desserts, Columbus, Ohio
2004: Sales Associate and Mechanic, Baer Wheels Bicycle Shop, Columbus, Ohio
2001: Louder than Words Host & Programming Director, WXCU Capital University Radio, Bexley, Ohio
2000–2001: Resident Advisor, Capital University, Bexley, Ohio
1999–2001: General Manager, Capital University Recreation Center, Bexley, Ohio
1999: Load Supervisor, RPS, Grove City, Ohio
1997–1999: Team Manager, Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
1996–1999: Farm Hand, Arlan Spors Family Farm, Melrose, Wisconsin
1996–1997: Dishwasher & Busser, Olive Garden, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2017: Ohio Academic Advising Association (OHAAA), Professional Membership
2013: Academic Advising Assocation of The Ohio State University (ACADAOS), Professional Membership
2012: AIGA, Professional Membership
2012: International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Professional Membership
2009: AIGA, Student Membership
2008: International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Student Membership