Diana K. B. Hoover is a professor of graphic design in the Department of Art & Design teaching classes in typography, symbols, branding and systems, production processes, and professional practices. Currently, she is the faculty advisor for the UW-Stevens Point student chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA).

In her creative research, she is interested in the environment, culture, technology, and how we navigate identity and place. In 2017 she directed the College of Fine Arts COFAC Creates event series, ‘Expressions of Place’ and led an Art and Design Summer Study Tour to Ireland and Scotland titled, ‘Symbols, Patterns, and Sacred Places’.

Her academic research in design has led to published articles and presentations at a number of conferences including AIGA Design Education, North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS), and Athens International Conference on Visual & Performing Arts.

Her mixed media work, digital prints, collages, and installations have been exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally. She has work included in a number of private and public collections. 

Diana is the proprietor of Strong Heart Design specializing in visual information design, mapping, and identities.
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