About
I design learning systems that connect design, technology, and human behavior.
Learning Experience Designer / Creative Director / Educator
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Biography
Chris St.Cyr

I'm a learning experience designer and creative director focused on building systems that connect design education to real-world practice. My work spans curriculum architecture, user experience design, and AI integration, developing frameworks that help people move from foundational skills to confident, creative practice.
I've taught across seven institutions including Bridgewater State University, Quinnipiac University, The College of Saint Rose, and Ringling College of Art & Design, leading courses in graphic design, UX, web design, and brand systems. In parallel, I've served as a consultant and creative director at 2communiqué, a design studio focused on education and nonprofit clients, for over twenty years. My role spans design critique, business operations, and hands-on creative direction for branding and digital projects as needed.
Through my podcast Design Futures and ongoing research into design education, I examine how designers transition from school into professional practice, using those insights to build more adaptive, relevant learning experiences.
Academic CV available upon request
Philosophy
Design is not only a method of making — it’s a framework for thinking.
Learning works the same way design does, through inquiry, iteration, and progressive complexity. My work builds experiences that move from foundational principles into interaction, UX, and communication systems, always connecting learning directly to professional practice.
As AI reshapes creative work, I emphasize responsible integration grounded in transparency and human judgment. I design environments where people learn to think critically and adapt.
Focus & Methods
Areas of focus
- Learning Experience Design
- Curriculum & Systems Design
- User Experience (UX/UI)
- AI in Creative Workflows
- Brand Systems & Storytelling
Methods
- Systems-based curriculum design
- Iterative, critique-driven learning
- Research-informed assignments
- User-centered design processes
- Structured experiementation & play
Career Arc
| Year | Role | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 – Present | Assistant Professor | Bridgewater State University |
| 2023 – 2024 | Program Chair, Graphic Design | Delaware College of Art & Design |
| 2021 – 2023 | Assistant Professor | Quinnipiac University |
| 2013 – 2021 | Associate Professor (Tenured) | The College of Saint Rose |
| 2011 – 2013 | Assistant Professor | Russell Sage College |
| 2006 – 2011 | Full-Time Faculty | Ringling College of Art & Design |
| 2003 – 2006 | Assistant Professor | University of Denver |
| 2003 – Present | Creative Director | 2communiqué |
Connect
I’m currently open to learning experience design and education strategy roles at creative technology companies.
If you’re working on something that connects design, learning, and emerging tools, I’d like to hear about it.