Speaker Archana Shekara

Archana Shekara is an associate professor of graphic design and creative director of design at Streak Studio, a research-based social innovation lab focusing on human-centered service design at Illinois State University. The studio lab collaborates with cultural, nonprofit, and educational organizations in the midwest. Shekara’s research interests include diversity and multiculturalism in the classroom, transnational identity, social justice, and community engagement. Shekara’s practice explores innovative methods in creating cross-cultural awareness through interactive installations, print, time-based media, and performance. It also includes community workshops, lectures, and presentations. Shekara received a master’s in graphic design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.