I am an interdisciplinary visual communicator whose experience as an illustrator, designer and educator is driven by endless curiosity, deep love of creative facilitation, knowledge-sharing, and conceptualization. My work blends evocative imagery with thoughtful design to support content and storytelling across editorial, branding, and educational contexts. I teach design and illustration studio courses that focus on creative process, media, and praxis, aiming to empower students to develop rigorous methods and meaningful visuals. My MFA research explores the aesthetics of the sublime in alternative data expression and visualization, merging art, technology, and critique in search of new expressive forms.…

Dushan Milic

I am an interdisciplinary visual communicator whose experience as an illustrator, designer and educator is driven by endless curiosity, deep love of creative facilitation, knowledge-sharing, and conceptualization. My work blends evocative imagery with thoughtful design to support content and storytelling across editorial, branding, and educational contexts. I teach design and illustration studio courses that focus on creative process, media, and praxis, aiming to empower students to develop rigorous methods and meaningful visuals. My MFA research explores the aesthetics of the sublime in alternative data expression and visualization, merging art, technology, and critique in search of new expressive forms.…

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I am an interdisciplinary visual communicator whose experience as an illustrator, designer and educator is driven by endless curiosity, deep love of creative facilitation, knowledge-sharing, and conceptualization. My work blends evocative imagery with thoughtful design to support content and storytelling across editorial, branding, and educational contexts. I teach design and illustration studio courses that focus on creative process, media, and praxis, aiming to empower students to develop rigorous methods and meaningful visuals. My MFA research explores the aesthetics of the sublime in alternative data expression and visualization, merging art, technology, and critique in search of new expressive forms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Professor of Illustration at SCAD Atlanta
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Teaching studio-based undergraduate and graduate illustration courses using experience-based and reflective learning, student mentorship, field trips, course development, and student advising.
Director & Co-Creator at Repless Abandon Illustration Collective
January 1, 2018 - Present
Co-creator and director of a member collective. Specialized in group promotion, exhibitions & themed work; art-direction, design, coordination of events and marketing, client communications, new talent acquisition, contractual reviews; project management and direction.
Adjunct Professor of Illustration & Graphic Design at Ryerson University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022
Teaching undergraduate and graduate studio-based courses in graphic design, illustration, and Capstone thesis advising with a focus on experienced based and reflective learning.
Art Director at In-house Art Direction & Design
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
Full-time and part-time visiting art-director and editorial designer for magazines and newspapers including The Literary Review of Canada, Spafax (London, Montreal, Toronto), Trail Runner, and Maisonneuve Magazines.
In-House Art-Director & Designer
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2014
Full-time and FT-visiting art director and editorial designer for magazines and newspapers including The Literary Review of Canada, Spafax, Trail Runner, and Maisonneuve Magazines.
Director & Co-Creator at Repless Abandon Illustration Collective
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012
Co-creator and director of 15-20 member collective, specialized in group promotion, exhibitions & themed work.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2022
Award winning illustrator and designer producing editorial, advertising, and lifestyle illustration as well as editorial, branding, and logo design working with small and medium sized businesses. Clients include some of the world’s largest publications, advertising, corporate, and institutional clients.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Digital Futures at OCAD University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Illustration & Graphic Arts at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Anatomy For Artists at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Various advanced drawing courses at Dundas Valley School of Art
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Futures at OCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Illustration & Graphic Arts, Honours at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Futures at OCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Illustration & Graphic Arts at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Anatomy For Artists at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Advanced Drawing Courses at Dundas Valley School of Art
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

President’s Medal Entrance Award
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Honours & Most Professional Award
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Talent Identification Program (TIP) graduate
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Masters of Professional Communication
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet