Ric Wilson
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
Graphic Design Program Coordinator
A126 Fine Arts Building
University of Missouri, Columbia
573.864-1814
wilsonra@missouri.edu
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
Graphic Design Program Coordinator
A126 Fine Arts Building
University of Missouri, Columbia
573.864-1814
wilsonra@missouri.edu
Education
1999-2001
The University of Missouri
MFA, Graphic Design Summer 2001
Columbia, Missouri
1999-2001
The University of Missouri
MFA, Graphic Design Summer 2001
Columbia, Missouri
1988-1991
The University of Tennessee
BFA, Graphic Design Spring 1991
Knoxville, Tennessee
The University of Tennessee
BFA, Graphic Design Spring 1991
Knoxville, Tennessee
Professional Experience
2018-Present
Ric Wilson Design+Interact, Columbia, MO
Creative Director
Develop, design and produce collateral materials, web sites and corporate identity for non-profits and foundations. Clients include Habitat for Humanity-Chicago, NuDose, Bread & Water for Africa and Elisa Glick Consulting.
2018-Present
Ric Wilson Design+Interact, Columbia, MO
Creative Director
Develop, design and produce collateral materials, web sites and corporate identity for non-profits and foundations. Clients include Habitat for Humanity-Chicago, NuDose, Bread & Water for Africa and Elisa Glick Consulting.
2005-2018
Cranky Mule, Columbia, MO
Art Director
Develop, design and produce collateral materials, web sites and corporate identity for non-profits and foundations. Clients include Citizens for Missouri’s Children, Make-A-Wish Foundation, March of Dimes and the Global Resource Alliance.
Cranky Mule, Columbia, MO
Art Director
Develop, design and produce collateral materials, web sites and corporate identity for non-profits and foundations. Clients include Citizens for Missouri’s Children, Make-A-Wish Foundation, March of Dimes and the Global Resource Alliance.
2002-2005
Vangel Marketing Communications, Columbia, MO
Art Director
Develop, design and produce creative marketing and advertising strategies for Vangel clients. Clients include Boone Hospital Center, BJC Health Care, First National Bank, FolioTek, Lanit, Central Missouri Food Bank, and Professional Contractors & Engineers
Vangel Marketing Communications, Columbia, MO
Art Director
Develop, design and produce creative marketing and advertising strategies for Vangel clients. Clients include Boone Hospital Center, BJC Health Care, First National Bank, FolioTek, Lanit, Central Missouri Food Bank, and Professional Contractors & Engineers
2000-2002
IDPgroup, Inc., Columbia, MO
Art Director, Lead Web Designer
Work with IDPgroup clients to establish corporate identity packages. Concept and production of all IDP print and web site graphics. Develop and implement web site materials for IDP clients.
IDPgroup, Inc., Columbia, MO
Art Director, Lead Web Designer
Work with IDPgroup clients to establish corporate identity packages. Concept and production of all IDP print and web site graphics. Develop and implement web site materials for IDP clients.
1994-2000
Main Street Design, Columbia, MO
Freelance Designer
Work with clients to establish and maintain corporate images through utilization of various media. Clients included: Hendrix College, The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation, Woodruff & Company, Missouri State Teachers Assn., Columbia College, William Woods University.
Main Street Design, Columbia, MO
Freelance Designer
Work with clients to establish and maintain corporate images through utilization of various media. Clients included: Hendrix College, The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation, Woodruff & Company, Missouri State Teachers Assn., Columbia College, William Woods University.
1994-1997
Alan Rothman Company, Inc., Little Rock, AR
Art Director
Responsibilities include Photo Direction, Design, Production and creative for agency clients. Lead production staff to create all collateral material for existing clients.
Alan Rothman Company, Inc., Little Rock, AR
Art Director
Responsibilities include Photo Direction, Design, Production and creative for agency clients. Lead production staff to create all collateral material for existing clients.
1993-1994
Viner&Viner, Ink, Little Rock, AR
Art Director
Responsibilities included Photo Direction, Design, Production and creative for Viner clients. Collaborated with copywriter to design/produce all creative for existing clients.
Viner&Viner, Ink, Little Rock, AR
Art Director
Responsibilities included Photo Direction, Design, Production and creative for Viner clients. Collaborated with copywriter to design/produce all creative for existing clients.
1993-1993
Robinson Graphics, Goodlettsville, TN
Graphic Designer
Service Bureau design work, including design for Robinson clients as well as local advertising agencies. Responsibilities included typesetting, and high-end photo retouching in Adobe Photoshop™.
Robinson Graphics, Goodlettsville, TN
Graphic Designer
Service Bureau design work, including design for Robinson clients as well as local advertising agencies. Responsibilities included typesetting, and high-end photo retouching in Adobe Photoshop™.
1991-1992
Wilson Design, Nashville, TN
Freelance Graphic
Designer Worked with clients from a wide range of fields, including Health Care, Education, Finance and Restaurant industries. Marketed Wilson Design as well as design and production of all printed work.
Wilson Design, Nashville, TN
Freelance Graphic
Designer Worked with clients from a wide range of fields, including Health Care, Education, Finance and Restaurant industries. Marketed Wilson Design as well as design and production of all printed work.
1990-1991
Studio M, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Lead Designer
Responsible for conceptualization of creative media solutions for clients, as well as staff training to ensure quality, according to client specifications.
Studio M, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Lead Designer
Responsible for conceptualization of creative media solutions for clients, as well as staff training to ensure quality, according to client specifications.
Teaching Experience
2011-Present Associate Professor - University of Missouri, Columbia
2011-Present Associate Professor - University of Missouri, Columbia
Courses Taught:
Corporate Identity & Branding
Letterpress Printing
Package Design & Production
Graphic Design History
Graphic Design 1-Intro to Typography
Graphic Design 2-Advanced Typography
Graphic Design 3-Interactive Media
Graphic Design 4-Composition for Print & Print Production
Graphic Design 5-Advanced Design Studio, Portfolio and Professional Practice
Senior Seminar-Writing Intensive Capstone Course
Corporate Identity & Branding
Letterpress Printing
Package Design & Production
Graphic Design History
Graphic Design 1-Intro to Typography
Graphic Design 2-Advanced Typography
Graphic Design 3-Interactive Media
Graphic Design 4-Composition for Print & Print Production
Graphic Design 5-Advanced Design Studio, Portfolio and Professional Practice
Senior Seminar-Writing Intensive Capstone Course
2005-2010 Assistant Professor - University of Missouri, Columbia
2002-2005 Visiting Assistant Professor - University of Missouri, Columbia
2001-2002 Adjunct Faculty - University of Missouri, Columbia
1999-2001 Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Missouri, Columbia