Matthew Lemmond is an Assistant Professor and Design Educator specializing in technical skill and critical inquiry. Bridging professional readiness with experimental play, his pedagogy explores Extended Reality (XR), service-oriented design, and transdisciplinary collaboration in the classroom.

AI-Driven Efficiency in After Effects

AI + Motion Design

In what ways can AI save motion designers time when using Adobe After Effects?

User Testing and Explainer Videos

Interaction Design

How do we teach students that design is not 'finished' at the prototype stage? This assignment focuses on the critical, evidence-based process of user testing, forcing students to validate (or invalidate) their assumptions by observing real users.

Fantasia

Motion Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in a special project I call 'Fantasia.' Like the original Disney animation, students visualize instrumental music with non-objective art. Students were encouraged to film and include “Practical Effects” like smoke, sand, water, etc.

Teaching to Diverse Academic Backgrounds

Article + Nomination

Nominated for the 2023 Design Incubation Communication Design Educators Award in Teaching

Lego Hidden Side

Interaction Design + AR

Open-Ended Question: How can our next Lego AR theme be more physically interactive (hands on bricks) than LHS? How can our next Lego AR theme improve the UX/UI problems observed in LHS? How can we tell the story of our next Lego AR theme to Lego stakeholders?

Crowdsourcing

Interaction Design

Open-Ended Question: How can a crowdsourcing app resolve a user’s complaint by empowering them to input a small amount of data and see the impact of their contribution (DataViz) on a larger community?

All The Mograph Student Projects

Motion Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in the category of motion graphics. You will see VFX, animation, and more.

All The Interactive Student Projects

AR + Interaction Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in the category of interaction design. You will see augmented reality, prototyping, and more.

Student Hand-Lettering + Typography

Typography

Open-Ended Question: How can a designer communicate the [intended meaning] of a [quote] using hand-lettering and movement?

Student Print Design

Branding + Print Design

Here is a collection of the best student work in the category of print design. You will see packaging, posters, and more.