TYLER SCHOOL OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE
Marissa Raybuck is a designer and educator pursuing an MFA in Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art. Her practice centers on exploring long-standing perceptions of untraditional aspects of life while challenging conventional understandings of graphic design. By blending research-driven methods with poetic storytelling, Marissa creates work that sparks reflection, fosters dialogue, and encourages audiences to reimagine familiar narratives. This commitment to curiosity and critical thinking extends into her teaching practice. Marissa views design education as a space for lifelong learning and personal growth. She dedicates herself to helping students develop self-awareness and understand their unique creative processes, empowering them to thrive in an ever-changing industry. Outside of design, Marissa enjoys taking film photographs, indulging her love of food culture, and spending time with her pets.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
It’s always changing—it might be something unexpected someone said, wandering through storefronts in a new city, exploring archives or the public domain, or reading something that sparks inspiration
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN?
I’m hoping to work in design education or in an area of design that focuses on typography, whether print or digital.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
A deeper understanding of how my brain works, how it connects to my design process, and how I can leverage my strengths to enhance that process.
