Who We Are
At U Design, we are more than just a school; we are a community. We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students, parents, and staff work together to create a positive and engaging learning experience.
Our team of experienced instructors brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the classroom. Each teacher is dedicated to providing personalized attention, guiding students through their artistic journey with expertise and encouragement.
Our curriculum emphasizes both technical skill and creative expression. Students learn not only how to master various artistic techniques but also how to think critically and develop their unique artistic voice. This balanced approach ensures that students are well-prepared for future artistic and professional challenges.
Quality Education
At U Design School of Art, we believe in providing the highest quality education to our students. We strive to create an environment that fosters creativity and encourages our students to think outside the box.
Innovation
Our approach to design education is innovative and dynamic. We are constantly exploring new ideas and techniques to provide our students with the best possible learning experience.
Meet our Talented Instructors
Curriculum Specialist
Architecture Design
Brown University | RISD
BFA Architecture Design
Mr. Derek is an architecture designer from Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University. His favorite architects are Francis Kéré, Rural Urban Framework, Hassan Fathy,
Interboro Partners, and Mass Design Group.
Curriculum Specialist
Industrial Design
RISD
BFA Industrial Design
Ms. Reilly is a industrial designer from Rhode Island School of Design. Her favorite designers are Paolo Deganello, Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet, Howard Finster, and Yuri Kobayashi.
Our Instructors
Mrs. Anderson
Fashion Design | Otis College
BA Fashion Design
Mrs. Anderson’s love for creating beautiful things has shaped a remarkable career in fashion. With experience working with numerous brands, she has designed everything from high fashion to knitwear, athleisure, and yoga wear. Her diverse expertise brings a unique perspective to her teaching, inspiring students to explore their creative boundaries.
Ms. Corrie
Fine Arts, Ceramic Sculpture | California College of the Arts
MFA Fine Arts and BFA Ceramics
Ms. Corrie holds an MFA in Fine Arts from California College of the Arts and a BFA in Ceramics from California State University, Long Beach. She has also taught pottery to elementary school students and co-founded a studio co-op in Long Beach, where she collaborates with fellow artists.
Ms. Ring
Architecture Design & Game Design | UCLA & UC Santa Cruz
M.Arch Architecture & Master of Science
Ms. Ring’s multidisciplinary background in architecture design and game design, with a focus on playable media, has led her to a dynamic career at Microsoft Game Studios. She holds an M.Arch in Architecture at UCLA and Master degree of Science at UCSC. As a 3D artist specializing in environment and character design, she brings digital worlds to life with personality, depth, and charm, enriching the learning experience for her students.
Ms. Drew
Entertainment Design
Laguna College of Art and Design
BFA Entertainment Design | OCSA Instructor
Ms. Drew is a graduate of Laguna College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Design. Her work explores designing for vibrant characters, amazing creatures and immersive environments- with an interest in finding beauty in everyday life. Her choice of media includes digital illustration, gouache, ink, charcoal, oil paint, and more. She is currently an instructor at Orange County School of the Arts.
Ms. Beth
Fine Art | Rhode Island School of Design
BFA Painting
A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Ms. Beth holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, with a concentration in printmaking and the Theory and History of Art and Design. Her work has been showcased at the RISD Museum’s Gelman Gallery, reflecting her deep engagement with contemporary issues.
Ms. Sarah
3D Design | Point Loma Nazarene University
BFA Sculpture
Ms. Sarah, a sculptor and traditional artist, is dedicated to making vibrant creations that captivate the imagination. Fueled by a fervent passion for experimentation and innovation, she consistently pushes artistic boundaries, seeking novel approaches to redefine the realm of creative expression.
Ms. Silvie
Animation | CalArts
BFA Animation
Silvie is an Alumni of the Calarts Character Animation Program. She has worked on live action and animated films, been the director for several award winning films and has directed a film for UC Berkeley’s AI and tech policy hub.
She is driven to build education that innovates and evolves to an ever changing media and arts landscape. With storytelling and emotion at the core of her curriculum, she seeks to empower artists with the tools to tell their stories and build portfolios with bodies of work that connect deeply with people’s hearts and create a better world.
Mr. Brett
Ceramics | Hood College | RISD | Temple University | Gratz College
MFA Ceramic Arts | BFA
Mr. Brett holds an MFA in Ceramic Arts from Hood College in Maryland, a BFA from RISD/Tyler School of Art, and a Master in Education from Gratz College. With over thirty years of experience teaching Art across all grade levels, he has also served as an adjunct professor in the Ceramic/Art Department at Rowan College of Burlington County in New Jersey. Mr. Brett creates whimsical porcelain sculptures inspired by organic forms and intricate fractal patterns.
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