Research Interests

• User Experience Design
• Visual + Interactive Communication
• Design Management
• Brand Experience
• Typography, Onscreen + motion graphics, Film Titling
• Information Design
• Space + information environments
• Design History and Theory
• Design + Popular Culture
• Interaction behaviour + perception
• Design as Language
• Human-centered product design

Biography

• M.Arch, University of British Columbia, (incomplete), 1997
• M.A., University of British Columbia, 1994 (Design and Architectural History)
• B.A., University of British Columbia, 1991 (Art History)
• Diploma (General Arts), Capilano College, 1989

Teaching Experience

• Senior Lecturer, Simon Fraser University, May 2002- present
• Faculty, Technical University of British Columbia, 2000 - 2002
• Faculty, Kwantlen University College, Graphics and Visual Design, 1999-2001
• Instructor, Langara College, Electronic Media Design Program, 2001-02
• Full Time Sessional Faculty, Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, 1996-2000 (School of Design + School of Critical Studies)

Design and Other Practices

• Branding and Visual Identity Director, Technical University of British Columbia, 2001-2002
• Freelance Designer, R. Taylor Design-Build Architectural Contractors, 1995-2000
• ELST Design Studios, 1999
• Design Team, Roger Hughes Architects, 1996
• Design Team, Johnson Architects, 1994-1995
• Steel Fabrication Draughtsman, AIC Steel Fabricators, 1995
• Proprietor, RED Marketing Inc., 1991-1993
• National Marketing Director, National Safety Inc., 1990-1992
• Production Graphics Design, North Shore News, 1987-1990

Publications + Courseware

• Taylor, R., "A History and Theory for Technology and Culture", courseware, 2002
• Taylor, R., "Interactive Reception", courseware, 2001
• Taylor, R., "Interactivity Arts Projects", courseware, 2001
• Taylor, R., "Design For Digital Environments", courseware 2000
• Taylor, R., "The Hands on Approach to Humanities and Social Science Delivery: Case Studies in Applied Education", Learning Quarterly, Center for Curriculum Transfer and Technology, Volume 3, Issue 2, Fall 1999
• Taylor, R., "Process: the Design Journal of the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design", ECIAD, 1st Issue, Spring 1999, (Founding Editor)
• Taylor, R.; and Lowe, L., "Graduation Show Catalogue 1999", Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, 1999
• Taylor, R., "Design and Education in the Information Age: the strange case for applied knowledge", GDC Update, The Graphic Designers of Canada, BC, 1998
• Taylor, R.; and Lowe, L., "Graduation Show Catalogue 1998", Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, 1998
• Taylor, R., "Urban Landscapes: the Surrey Design Charette", Patrick Condon (ed.), University of British Columbia, contributing participant in study, 1996-1997
• Taylor, R., "Cool New Look for Old Square", in AIBC Newsbrief, The Architectural Institute of British Columbia, August 1996
• Taylor, R., Canadian Architect, Vol. 41, No. 9, p.18-21, September 1996
• Taylor, R., Centennial Square Design Competition: A Vision for the Future, November 1996
• Taylor, R., "The Fiat Colonie: Architecture of Authority", MA Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1994
• Taylor, R., "Albrecht Durer and Architecture" and "The Presentation of Christ in Temple", in On The Eve of the Reformation: the Graphic Art of Albrecht Durer, Exhibition Catalogue for show held at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, April 30 to June 20, 1993

Current Research

• "Managing E-Loyalty Through Experience Design", Innovation and New Economy Grant, SSHRC 3 year grant, 2002-2005

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