Donna Smith

Donna Smith
School of Professional Advancement

Graphic Design Instructor

(she/her)

dsmith51@tulane.edu

Education & Affiliations

  • MFA, Graphic Design, Savannah College of Art & Design
  • BS, Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University

Biography

Donna Smith is a professional graphic designer and illustrator based in West Columbia, SC. She holds an MFA in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (2005) and a BS in Engineering Technology, with a concentration in animation, illustration, and multimedia from East Tennessee State University (2002).

Donna has done work for a variety of clients including Johnston & Murphy, Clayton Homes, and Anchor Hocking among others. She collaborates with Toggle Design Collective on design and illustration projects.

Courses Taught

  • DDSN 1401 History of Graphic Design
  • DDSN 2104 Design Studio I
  • DDSN 2400 Digital Page Layout
  • DDSN 3400 Design Studio II
  • DDSN 3402 Poster Design
  • DDSN 4100 Portfolio & Professional Practices

Areas of Expertise

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Typography
  • Page Layout

Awards & Honors

  • 2025 John Percy Dyer Award