Lorrie Frear
Professor
Lorrie Frear
Professor
Education
BFA, MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology
Bio
Lorrie Frear is a Professor in the School of Design in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she is committed to creating collaborative learning experiences for students representing different departments in the college, other colleges at RIT and other universities. In all of Lorrie’s classes, there is an emphasis on current design issues and challenges, creativity, critical thinking, individual development and a passion for life-long learning. Lorrie’s specific areas of expertise include typography, calligraphy, packaging design, design systems, design literacy and contemporary lettering.
Currently Teaching
In the News
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August 25, 2023
Well, hello, Wallace Library, have we met?
First came COVID-19, then came a massive construction project, and now after more than three-and-half years, RIT’s university library reopens with a new look and a new neighbor.
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July 19, 2023
Course collaboration opens professional doors for design students
RIT's Packaging Systems Projects course features a project sponsored by ChaseDesign — an experience that has led to full-time employment at the design firm for several students after graduation.
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October 27, 2022
RIT students assist local community with EUREKA! workshop
Thirty-two students from a variety of majors used their design-thinking skills to solve hiring and retention challenges faced by local nonprofit CP Rochester.
Featured Work
Typography / GRDE 201 American City Posters
Sophomore Typography Students
The final project involved the research of an American city and the selection of a typeface that exuded the personality or energy of the city. Students wrote headlines and body copy to promote their...
Typography / GRDE 201 Twentieth Century Posters
Sophomore Typography Students
Students were given randomly a 12-15 year period of the 20th Century to research. Students edited this information to pursue a topic of interest related to an art style or period, typographer, or...
Typography / GRDE 206 Various Projects
Sophomore Typography Students
The students were challenged this semester by diverse projects; a poster for a play on campus, a spread on a life-changing innovation of the 20th Century, book cover design, and playing cards using...