Sauman (Sue) Chu
Professor, Graphic Design
Morse-Alumni Distinguished Professor
Associate Dean for the University Undergraduate Assessment, Office of Undergraduate Education
Academic Leadership Program Fellow, Big 10 Academic Alliance
Credentials
Ph.D.
Selected Scholarship
- Mejia, G., & Chu, S. (2014). A model for visual communication design: Connecting theories of rhetoric, literacy and design. The Design Journal. 17(1), 29-44.
- Chu, S., & Mejia, G. (2012). Interactive learning for graphic design foundations.Journal of E-Learning and Digital Media,9(4), 345-355.
- Bruin, M., Chu, S., Riha, J., Smoot, A., & Mejia, M. (2011). Smart Housing: An Intelligent Environment for Aging Independently. First International Smart Design Conference. 31-39.
- Chu, S., Paul, N., & Ruel. L. (2009). Using eye tracking technology to examine the effectiveness of design elements on news websites. Information Design Journal, 17(1), 31-43.
- Martinson B., & Chu, S. (2008) Game-based learning in design history. Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education. Pennsylvania: IGI Global. 478-488.
- Chu, S. (2008) Digital game-based learning in higher education Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, second Edition, volume III. Pennsylvania: IGI Global. 236-244.
- Chu, S. (2008). A case study: Teaching graphic design students about designing a bilingual brochure. Design Ed Asia: Sustaining Culture through Design Education. 35-46.
- Chu, S., Arango, M., & Yust, C. (2006). A case study: Creating and designing a bilingual resource website for Somali immigrants. Advances in Universal Web Design and Evaluation: Research, Trends and Opportunities. Pennsylvania: Idea Group Inc. 198-218.
- Martinson B., & Chu, S. (2006) Cross-cultural comparison on attributing meaning to corporate logos. Designing Effective Communications: Creating Contents for Clarity and Meaning. New York: Allworth Press. 201-215.
- Chu, S., & Martinson, B. (2003). Cross-cultural comparison of the perception of symbols. Journal of Visual Literacy, 23(1), 69-80.
- Martinson, B., & Chu, S. (2003). Graphic assimilation: New immigrants and social identity. Visible Language, 37(2), 222-233.
- Mejia, G., & Chu, S. (2014). A model for visual communication design: Connecting theories of rhetoric, literacy and design. The Design Journal. 17(1), 29-44.
- Chu, S., & Mejia, M. (2013). Application of rhetorical appeals in interactive design for health. Human Computer Interaction International 2013 Conference. A. Marcus (Ed.): DUXU/ HCII 2013, Part II, LNCS 8013, 371--380. Springer, Heidelberg.
Professional, Institutional, and Community Leadership and Service
- University Campus Curriculum Review Committee 2014-2017
- University Senate Judicial Committee, Member. 2006-2012
- University Copyright Policy Advisory Committee, 2007
- University Senate, Member. 2000-2003
- Outreach and Engagement Committee, DHA Representative, 2004-2005. Chair, 2005-2006.
- International Program Committee, DHA Representative. 2000-2003. Chair, 2002-2003.
- DHA Policy and Advisory Committee, Chair. 2007-2009
- Reviewer, Designed Asia conferences. 2008-2012
- Reviewer, Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education. Pennsylvania: IGI Global. Manuscripts. 2007
Teaching
Resident and outreach teaching.
- GDes 2342 Web Design
- GDes 2351 Graphic Design I: Text and Image
- GDes 3352 Graphic Design II: Identity and Symbols
- GDes 5383 Animation
- GDes 5386 Fundamentals of Game Design
Selected Honors and Awards
- 2018-19 Distinguished Teacher, Morse Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award
- Nominee for Teaching Excellence Award CDES, 2010
- Recipient, E-Teaching Excellence Award, 2006
- Nominee for McFarland Teaching Award, 2006
- Ramalynn Montessori Academy Website received third place at the Professional Category Design Educators National Exhibition, 2003.
- Abstration: Twelve Ages of Life II, Computer Illustration. Received first place the 2D Visual Arts category. Design Educators National Exhibition, 2000.
- In the Beginning. Received second place at the Art Inspired by Literature Regional Exhibition, 2000.
- Recipient, Teaching Excellence Award CDES, 2013
Sauman (Sue) Chu

Specialties & Expertise:
Multiculturalism, Multilingual Design, Symbols, Interactive Design, Computer Game Design, Design Education, Cross-Cultural Research