09/30/2026
A visionary in the field of design, Dr. Cheryl Miller offers students a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective on historic and contemporary design practice. Dr. Miller has roots as a designer, an author, a historian, a theologian, and a thought leader for equality and inclusion throughout the professional world of design. She holds numerous degrees as well as four honorary doctoral degrees from prestigious universities in design and art. She is a visionary for a new design ethos, focused on decolonial perspectives, cultural impact, and a sense of belonging in the design community. Dr. Miller’s boundless knowledge and body of work in design scholarship denote her as the Institute’s first appointment as a full Professor of Design Studies. Design Studies Institute
