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Xiaojun Huang is a Toledo-based designer and educator whose practice engages cultural semiotics, typographic experimentation, and exhibition systems. Working between Eastern and Western visual traditions, she examines cultural hybridity as both structure and tension, using typography and spatial frameworks to question inherited visual norms. Her projects operate at the intersection of form, language, and environment, constructing systems that invite interpretation and critical reflection.
As an educator at Bowling Green State University, she emphasizes process-driven inquiry, multi-sensory exploration, and rigorous hands-on experimentation. Her pedagogy foregrounds making as a mode of thinking, guiding students from conceptual research through material execution. Huang received her BFA in Book Arts from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and her MFA in 2D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art.
As an educator at Bowling Green State University, she emphasizes process-driven inquiry, multi-sensory exploration, and rigorous hands-on experimentation. Her pedagogy foregrounds making as a mode of thinking, guiding students from conceptual research through material execution. Huang received her BFA in Book Arts from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and her MFA in 2D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Presentations
2026
“How Song-Dynasty Paper Money and Early Movable Type Shaped Currency Design in Eastern and Western Cultures”, Traditions of East Asian Typography Conference, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
2025
"What If the News Looked Like This? A Student Experiment in Visual Narrative", RGD Design Educators Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada
"Design Meets Wellness and Movement”, Poster, UCDA Design Education Summit, Charlotte, NC, U.S.
2024
“Printed matter or digital wallet matter? Exploring Typeface Dynamics on Currency Design in Eastern and Western Cultures”, TypeCon, Portland, OR, U.S.
“Design for Good: Gen Z's Multi-Sensory Workshop Takeover”, RGD Design Educators Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2023
“Beyond Laughter: How Internet Memes are Shaping Our Online Community”, AIGA Design Conference, New York City, NY, U.S.
Recognition Highlights
2026-2025
Indigo Design Award Competition, International, Portugal
American Advertising Federation (AAF Toledo) Addys Award, Local, U.S.
GDUSA American Digital Design Competition, National, U.S.
2021
Huang was selected to participate in the AIGA Command X 2-Day live competition and was in the nation's top 7 semi-final selection.
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Curriculum Vitae
2026
Silver Winner (Promotional Materials, Graphic Design)
Bronze Winner (Poster and Brochure Design, Graphic Desig)
Indigo Design Award Competition, International, Portugal
Bronze Winner (Poster and Brochure Design, Graphic Desig)
Indigo Design Award Competition, International, Portugal
Winner
GDUSA American Digital Design Competition, National, United States
GDUSA American Digital Design Competition, National, United States
American Advertising Federation (AAF Toledo), Local, United States
2025
Winner
GDUSA American Digital Design Competition, National, United States
GDUSA American Digital Design Competition, National, United States
2021
National Finalist (1/7)
AIGA Command X (2-Day Live Competition), National, United States
AIGA Command X (2-Day Live Competition), National, United States
2018
Bronze Medalist
Poster Competition of Innovation Center for Design Excellence, National, United States
Poster Competition of Innovation Center for Design Excellence, National, United States
2017
Judges Choice Award
Adobe Creative Jam, Local, United States
Adobe Creative Jam, Local, United States
PRESENTATIONSLECTURE
2026
How Song-Dynasty Paper Money and Early Movable Type Shaped Currency Design in Eastern and Western Cultures
Traditions of East Asian Typography Conference
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Traditions of East Asian Typography Conference
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2025
George Brown College, Toronto, ON, Canada
2024
Printed Matter Or Digital Wallet Matter? Exploring Typeface Dynamics on Currency Design in Eastern and Western Cultures
TypeCon
Portland, OR, United States
TypeCon
Portland, OR, United States
Design for Good: Gen Z's Multi-Sensory Workshop Takeover
RGD Design Educators Conference #Compassion, Creativity and Community
Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, BC, Canada
RGD Design Educators Conference #Compassion, Creativity and Community
Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2023
Beyond Laughter: How Internet Memes are Shaping Our Online Community
AIGA Design Conference #The View From Here
New York City, NY, United States
AIGA Design Conference #The View From Here
New York City, NY, United States
2026 (Upcoming)
AIGA Design Educators Conference #Throughlines
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, United States
Structuring the Unknown into Playful Process: Importance of Experiential Design Education
AIGA Design Educators Conference #Throughlines
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, United States
2025
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, United States
2020
Cranbrook Academy of Arts
2016
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts