ABOUT ME
Henry is an active Associate Adjunct Professor with the University of Maryland Graphic Communication Department (www.umuc.edu). He is also a visiting lecturer, in the Graphic Design Department at the Kansas City Art Institute (www.kcai.edu). Henry worked at Hallmark Cards in the Visual Merchandising Department as a Senior Graphic Designer.
Upon completing the Masters of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Kansas State University, Henry began his career as an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA (www.scad.edu). Launching a teaching position at the art school helped to broaden his experiences as an instructor and artist. Henry's interest in typographic design includes a number of research areas in experiential design with strong emphasis on print and digital development. He has also explored the field of digital illustration by utilizing 3-D software to enhance his technical skills.
Typography has given him the opportunity to communicate and relate to his students through rigorous analysis and research. Through typography, students are able to create unique expressions through individual explorations understanding the true vernacular of typography in the field of graphic design. His teaching focuses on an open communication through presentation, research materials, project definition development and critiques. Professionally, he wants to share his experiences from various travels here and abroad in order to encourage students to become life-long learners who will contribute to the practice of their chosen field.
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I am a graphic designer/educator living in Kansas City, MO. Currently, the Program Coordinator and Visiting Graphic Designer Lecturer at Park University. Previous positions include: Subject Matter Expert at Southern New Hampshire University and Senior Graphic Designer at Hallmark Creative/Visual Merchandising. Taught graphic design for 10 years at The renowned art school: Savannah College of Art and Design. Interested in typographic experiments, new media design, web animation, and curriculum development. Also taught at Kansas City Art Institute and Johnson County Community College. Online instructor of design at the University of Maryland.
I am always eager to start a new project, but the ‘process’ remains the artery of the visual message.
I am an enthusiastic and ‘committed designer/educator’ with an eye for detail and a hard-working attitude.
Archive Accolades
A collection of Accolades throughout my professional career..
2023. ‘CoNtrast+Type+Image. solo-exhibition. Campanella Gallery.’ Park University, Kansas City, MO. https://www.park.edu/news/merrick-henry-exhibit/
2023. ‘Faculty spot-light+ Exhibition.’ Park University, Kansas City, MO. https://youtu.be/zGmWg7x3C08
2022-23. ‘Who’s Who in America.’ Park University, Kansas City, MO. www.PARK.edu
2020-21. ‘Faculty Newcomer of the Year.’ dr. doris howell leadership award. Park university, Kansas city, MO.
2019. ‘Subject matter expert.’ Graphic design curriculum. southern new Hampshire university, Manchester, NH.
2012. ‘Savannah Secession Excellence Award.’ UCDA Annual Conference, Montreal, Québec.
2011. ‘Savannah Secession Excellence Award’, UCDA Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
2010. ‘Young Alumnus Award.’ Kansas Wesleyan University. Salina, KS.
2009. ‘Savannah Secession Gold’ and ‘Silver Award.’ UCDA Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
2008-09. Recognized as ‘SCAD’s Faculty Campaign Publication.’ SCAD, Savannah, GA. www.scad.edu
2007-08. ‘Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers.’ SCAD, Savannah, GA. www.scad.edu
2006-07. ‘Cambridge’s Who’s Who Among Executives and Teachers.’ SCAD. Savannah, GA. www.scad.edu
2003-04. ‘Wine-gardner Award for Excellence and Effort.’ Department of Visual Communications, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
1999-00. ‘Designer Recognition Award.’ Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS.
1998-99. ‘Student Recognition Award.’ Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS.
1999-00. ‘All-American Soccer Award.’ NSCAA. Kansas Wesleyan University.salina, ks.
1999-00. ‘Adidas All-Regional Athlete.’ NSCAA/NAIA ALL-Conference. Kansas Wesleyan University, salina, ks.