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We Are SDCT

At the School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT), we leverage our depth of industry experience and creative craft to guide and mentor students from campus to career. Our faculty and staff offer diversity in background, culture, and perspective ensuring our students are connected to a vast community of forward-thinking leaders.

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SDCT Assistant Dean Doreen Lorenzo speaking at the 2021 Austin Design Week Opening Night event at UT Austin
"We provide a world-class education in design, creative technologies, and research. Our diverse student and faculty bodies are creating the jobs of the future."
— Doreen Lorenzo, Assistant Dean

Leadership

  • Kate Catterall

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    Associate Professor, Design
    Fellow of Ruth Head Centennial Professorship
    Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee

  • Jon Freach

    Jon Freach
    Head of Undergraduate Programs
    Associate Professor of Practice, Design

  • Kelcey Gray

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    Associate Department Chair
    Co-Head of Undergraduate Programs, Design
    Associate Professor of Practice, Design

  • Karol Murlak

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    Chair, Department of Design
    Professor, Design
    Holder of The Marguerite Fairchild Centennial Professorship
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