Courtney Mayer, M.F.A.

Courtney Mayer is a practicing designer and educator bringing 25 years of experience to PLNU Art and Design. She has collaborated with businesses, institutions, and organizations to produce strategic design and branding systems across media. Her work focuses on distinguishing, positioning, and raising profiles that build brand loyalty to positively influence perceptions and emotions, leading to desired outcomes. Mayer is particularly interested in multidisciplinary collaborations where she guides students in real-world “Design for Good” projects using Human-Centered Design research methods and collaborative teams. She is currently designing a book that combines her interests in faith, social justice, and sustainability. Before coming to PLNU, Mayer was an art director and designer at the University of San Diego, where she produced recruitment communications for Public Affairs, Admissions, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the professional schools. Prior to that, she founded Seabright Studio, a strategic design and branding firm. Her work has served corporate clients, nonprofit arts organizations, and higher education. She has taught or is currently teaching visual identity and branding systems, information design, typography, portfolio, and internship.