Rate My Professor Kate Terrado

Kate Terrado is the head of the Design division and Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Arts, Media, and Design at Northeastern University. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design and an MFA in Information Design + Visualization from Northeastern University. Terrado's research activity focuses on the integration of temporal principles into the process and practice of design. Her work finds form in the intersections of design, technology, and built environments. Using interactive data visualization, dynamic typography, physical installations, and immersive media as tools for communication, Kate Terrado has developed a portfolio that demonstrates keen insight into client goals, audience engagement, public spaces, and appropriate use of technology. Notable projects include collaborations with Biogen, Boston Public Library, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New-York Historical Society, and Nobel Peace Center.

In her teaching capacity, Terrado instructs key courses such as ARTG 1250 Design Process Context and Systems, ARTG 2250 Typography, and FSEM 1101 Exploring Design in Your Life, contributing to the education of students in foundational and exploratory design principles. Her graduate theses exemplify her scholarly contributions: the MFA project 'What time is it: signatures of duration' (2018), which investigates perceptions of time through design methodologies, and 'Context and Practices of Data Physicalization' (2018), delving into tangible representations of data. Terrado's leadership as Design Division Head fosters innovative design education and interdisciplinary initiatives within the Department of Art + Design. She is associated with the Northeastern University Visualization Consortium (NUVis) and has participated in events such as the Urban Tensions Hackathon and Shoshin Japan program. Additionally, she has served on university committees including the Inclusion and Diversity Committee and the Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Committee, supporting faculty development and equity efforts at Northeastern University.