John Weigand
Courses Taught (Past 2 Academic Years)
ARC 203 Second Year StudioAreas of Expertise
Design Pedagogy, Design Curriculum
Educational Credentials
Master of Architecture, University of Illinois
BA of Environmental Design, Miami University
Teaching Experience
32 years at Miami University, including Interior Design Program Director, Chair, Associate Dean, Dean
Professional Experience/Licenses/Registration
Registered Architect in Ohio, Illinois + NCARB
12 years of full-time professional experience in Chicago
Significant Publications/Creative Projects/Paper Presentations
Book Co-Author, The Nature of Design
Book Chapter: “Rethinking Professional Identity in Interior Design," in Meanings of Designed Spaces
Book Chapter: "Graduate Degrees in Interior Design and the MID," in State of the Interior Design Profession
Book Chapter: "Trends in Interior Design Teaching and Learning," in Interior Design: Practical Strategies for Teaching and Learning
Journal Article: “Interior Design and Architecture: How the two disciplines intersect, and how to best approach them as educators and professionals,” in Design Intelligence
Journal Article: “Effectiveness and Usefulness of Design and Communication Technology in Distance Design Studio Education” in Journal of Interior Design
Awards/Recognitions/Grants/Competitions
DesignIntelligence's "25 Most Admired Educators of 2012"
1st Place Paper Award at the IDEC International Conference, 2003
1st Place NCARB Award for "Creative Integration of Practice and Education in the Academy, 2001
Professional Memberships and Service
AIA Ohio Board of Directors
2018 AIA Ohio President
AIA Ohio Foundation Board of Directors
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) National Board of Directors
Academic Program Consultation @ multiple universities
Professional Development
Ongoing through Miami and architectural licensure requirements.