Biography

Sarah Davis is a Professor of Graphic Design at West Liberty University with more than 30 years of experience in professional practice and higher education. Before entering academia, she worked as a graphic designer and art director for several Pittsburgh agencies, specializing in corporate, event, and retail branding. Sarah teaches graphic design, typography, design history, publication design, and design for social impact, and directs the WLU Community Design Studio, which provides design services to nonprofit and community organizations. Her research explores design for social impact, Slow Design, and interdisciplinary creative practice, integrating digital and traditional media, including collage, printmaking, assemblage, and fiber arts. She is co-author of the 2025 book chapter, “Slow Media, Slow Design: An Interconnected Pedagogy,” published in Slow Media: Sensibility, Process, and Technology (Lexington Books).

Education

MFA in Graphic Design, Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2017
MS in Instructional Leadership, Robert Morris University, 2002

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

“Slow Media, Slow Design: An Interconnected Pedagogy,” published in Slow Media: Sensibility, Process, and Technology (Lexington Books). https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/slow-media-9781666959116/