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Hi! I’m a designer and multimedia artist currently pursuing my MFA in Interdisciplinary Design at The University of Texas at Austin.

 

I have my BAH in Art History and Global Development Studies from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 

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After completing my BAH, I began my career as a designer for Tri-Art, an artist paint and materials manufacturing company. There, I learned about branding, manufacturing processes, and art material markets. 

 

My MFA research investigates speculative design as a means to critically examine the branding and communication strategies surrounding climate crisis interventions. It challenges the reliance on quick tech fixes that dominate this space, encouraging viewers to question and resist environmental preservation schemes that fail to address root problems. My thesis exhibition uses multidisciplinary, subversive design methods to inspire a reimagining of the eco-economic system itself. 

 

The exhibition is scheduled for April 2025.

 

I am also currently a Teaching Assistant for the School of Design and Creative Technology, where I have assisted in Design Studio I, Design History, Sketching for Designers, and Graphic Design.

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maya.kotsovolos (at) utexas.edu

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