Donna Proper is an Associate Professor of Visual Communications in the School of Business at Farmingdale State College. She brings extensive experience in graphic design, digital media, and visual communication, with a particular emphasis on UI/UX design, digital marketing, and emerging technologies. An award-winning educator and practicing designer, she remains actively engaged in creative, professional, and institutional service. The courses she teaches range from Graphic Design History to Advanced Design Classes, courses incorporating interactive technology, typography, graphic and web design, to career & industry preparation coursework.
Professor Proper has received numerous honors, including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and multiple Adobe Education distinctions. Her teaching and scholarly work integrate design theory, technology, and social impact, preparing students to engage thoughtfully and effectively in contemporary visual communication fields. In addition to her academic work, she is an active exhibiting artist whose work has been shown regionally and nationally. She also consults with businesses and nonprofit organizations, providing expertise in branding, digital strategy, and visual identity. Off campus she is a digital marketing consultant and freelance designer.
Courses Taught
- VIS 116 Digital Media and Methods
- VIS 232 Graphic Design II
- VIS 236 Typography II
- VIS 234 Design Production II
- VIS 332 Graphic Design III
- VIS 334 Design Production III
- VIS 336 Advertising I
- VIS 340 Industry Preparation
- VIS 346 Advertising II
- VIS 416 Senior Project I
- VIS 426 Senior Project II
- VIS 414 Interaction Design
- VIS 474 Agency I
- Art 200 Graphic Design History
