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Curriculum Vitae [PDF]


Education


Master of Fine Arts
University of Minnesota,
College of Design,
Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota 2014–2017.
Area of Emphasis: Graphic Design.
Thesis Committee: Eugene Park (advisor), Steven McCarthy, Lana (Svetlana) Yarosh.

Bachelor of Fine Arts
 University of Minnesota Duluth,
School of Fine Arts,
Duluth, Minnesota 2000–2005.
Area of Emphasis: Graphic Design

Bachelor of Applied Science
 University of Minnesota Duluth,
Education & Human Services,
Duluth, Minnesota 2000–2005.
Area of Emphasis: Outdoor Education

Research Interests

    • Typeface design
    • Egalitarian design
    • Tactile typography
    • Interactive typography
    • Digital Signage
    • Typography instruction
    • Iterative printmaking

Professional Practice

    • Book/cover design
    • Typeface design
    • Lettering
    • Identity design
    • Catalog design
    • Illustration

Teaching Summary

University of Minnesota, College of Design
Lecturer, 2014–present

GDES 2345, Typography
Four sections: sept–dec 2014, 2016, 2017 | Jan–May 2015 Avg. 20 students. Anatomy of type; letterpress layout, process & printing; typographic contrast & hierarchy; research writing; book design & binding.


GDES 3351, Text & Image
Jan–May 2018 20 students. Technical training in print output; graphic / typographic balance; visual hierarchy; image creation and editing; service learning project with real clients.

GDES 3352, Identity & Symbols
Two sections: sept–dec 2015, 2017 Avg. 22 students. Iconography; vector illustration & lettering; logo & logotype development; critical writing; fine papers; website layout; brand standards.

GDES 4345, Advanced Typography
Two sections: Jan–May 2017, 2018 24 students. Book cover design; book interior design; hand & digital lettering; letterpress printing & binding; typeface & specimen design.

GDES 4361W, Senior Thesis & Writing
Sept–Dec 2017 28 students. Critical and research writing; thesis development; book design & on-demand printing; concept development.


GDES 4362, Senior Thesis & Exhibition
Two sections: Sept–Dec 2016, Jan–May 2018 8 students. Concept development; presentation; thesis development; exhibition design & publicization.


Augsburg University, Art Department
Adjunct Instructor, 2015

ART225, Graphic Design 1
Jan–May 2015 12 students. Wide student range; gestalt relationships; color theory; font classification & use; publication design.

Invited presentations, panelist


Engebretson, K. (2016). Faculty Fall Retreat.

University of Minnesota, College of Design. Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Engebretson, K. (2016). Book Cover Design. Perpich Center for Arts Education.

Engebretson, K. (2016). Graphic Design Primer. Minnesota Rural Electric Association. Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Guest Lecture: Engebretson, K. (2015) ART Keystone. Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Juried Exhibitions


Christopherson, N. and Engebretson, K. (2015). 50 Books | 50 Covers 2014 Exhibition, AIGA Design Conference, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Christopherson, N. and Engebretson, K. (2015). Project Passion, Conkling Gallery, Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota, USA.

Christopherson, N. and Engebretson, K. (2015). Bookends, Book Arts Exhibition, Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

Invitational Exhibitions


Engebretson, K. (2015). 369, Larson Gallery, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.  

Engebretson, K. (2016). Works in Progress, Larson Gallery, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Engebretson, K. (2017). Perception, Larson Gallery, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Grants received


University of Minnesota, College of Design:

Design Graduate Program Block Grants, Fall 2016: $2,000
Design Graduate Program Block Grants, Spring 2017: $2,300

Awards


Design Observer’s 2014 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition: Cover Design Award for The Island  —  Novella

University of Minnesota, College of Design:
Student Design & Scholarship Excellence Award: 2014–2015
Student Design & Scholarship Excellence Award: 2015–2016
Mary Hoover Award for Teaching Excellence: 2015–2016
College of Design Outstanding Teaching Award: 2016–2017

Events Organized


Unit Editions Welcome Event (February 2017).
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities,
College of Design and Magrath Library.

Adobe Creative Jam, UMN (May 2017).
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities,
College of Design and Adobe Communities. 

Committees

University of Minnesota, College of Design
    • DHA Department Meetings (graduate student representative) September 2014–May 2015.
    • Design Graduate Faculty (graduate student representative) September 2016–May 2017.
    • Teaching Award Subcommittee January 2018–present.

Professional Development


Type Design Summer Workshop (2016).
Visual Communication Institute | Basel School of Design.

GRAD 8101, Teaching in Higher Education (Fall semester, 2015). University of Minnesota, Center for Educational Innovation.

DES 8181, Research Ethics (Fall semester, 2015).
University of Minnesota, College of Design.

CITI research ethics training (March 2015). University of Minnesota.

Introduction to course design, Workshop (August 2014).
University of Minnesota, Training Services & Organizational Effectiveness.

Active learning classrooms: Environments for Deepening Student Engagement. Workshop (August 2014). University of Minnesota, Training Services & Organizational Effectiveness.

Engaging Quiet Students. Workshop (August 2014).
University of Minnesota, Training Services & Organizational Effectiveness.

Sparking Effective Peer-to-Peer Feedback. Workshop (August 2014). University of Minnesota, Training Services & Organizational Effectiveness.

Classroom Assessment Techniques: But Wait There’s More! Workshop (August 2014). University of Minnesota, Training Services & Organizational Effectiveness.

Teaching Critical Thinking. Workshop (August 2014).
University of Minnesota, Training Services & Organizational Effectiveness.

The Designer of 2025. Symposium (October 2017).
AIGA Conference 2017, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Bring Your Own Seat to the Table: How to Design a Culture of Experience. Workshop (October 2017). AIGA Conference 2017, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Professional Design Experience


Lead Designer, Northern Brewer, llc.
Roseville, Minnesota, USA
November 2009–August 2014

Graphic Designer, Northern Brewer, llc.
Roseville, Minnesota, USA
September. 2005–October 2009

Graphic Designer
[doing business as Karl Engebretson, KZRL Design]
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, 2005–present.

Selected client list:
    • Cina Associates: Adobe, Behance, Vinca Minor
    • Associated Typographics
    • American Swedish Institute
    • Coffee House Press
    • University of Minnesota: Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, School of Architecture, College of Design

Graphic Design partner, Not Swords.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, 2013–present.

Selected client list:
    • Summit Brewing Co.
    • Minnesota Center for Book Arts
    • Milkweed Editions