About

Serene Srouji

M.F.A. Design, University of Texas, USA
B.S. Graphic Design, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) Certificate, National Federation of NeuroLinguistic Programming (NFNLP), Venice, FL, USA
Digital Media Literacy Certificate, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Member of the Lebanese Graphic Design Syndicate

Serene Al Srouji, associate professor at Rafik Hariri University, College of Arts & Sciences. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where she completed her MFA in Design with high recognition from Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. She received her BS in Graphic Design from the Lebanese American University (LAU) where she had extensive international exposure from workshops to seminars spanning the globe (ITType, Italy; Icograda, Czech; Intermedia, Germany). Her current interest lies in design education environments that transcend traditional teaching techniques and grant insight into required skills indispensable for the influential workforce. She has also opened her own freelance design firm – Peppermint Studios, where she focuses on social media, branding, UX/UI and packaging.

Professional interests

  • Experimental Arabic Typography
  • Emotional Design
  • Design Curriculums and Education
  • Design methodologies: systematic approach to design
  • Design Technological Advancements: VR/AR and 3D Printing
  • Importance of Social Media in our Fast pace world

Honors and mentions

  • Presidents Teaching Excellence Award, Rafik Hariri University, 2015
  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities of Colleges in recognition of outstanding merit and accomplishment

Recent publications

  • Serene Srouji, “The Integration of 3D Modelling and 3D Printing in the Graphic Design Education Sector in Lebanon and its Consequent Benefits”, Computer Engineering & Information Technology 2018 Journal, Volume 7, p.21, November 2018. DOI: 10.4172/2324-9307-C4-029. (Appendix A)
  • Serene Srouji, “The Changing Face of Graphic Design”, Proceedings of the EuroScicon 5th International Conference on Advancements in Graphic Design, Animation and Web Design, London, UK, 2018.