How do people become graphic design* Educators?

*We use the term "graphic design" as a broader representation of the diverse practices encompassing visual communication.

We are mapping out the journey of four academic personas to understand how they evolved into the design educators they are today. This exploration aims to comprehend their career trajectories. Three of these personas are derived from survey data, while one is speculative, formulated based on our observations and insights into the trends and demands within the academic community.

The mixed-methods scholar
The publication-driven researcher
The industry-savvy part-timer
The transdisciplinary facilitator
The journey of a mixed-methods scholar
The journey of a publication-driven researcher
The journey of an industry-savvy part-timer
The journey of a transdisciplinary facilitator