Design

Michajah M. Johnson

Michajah M. Johnson

Biography

Michajah M. Johnson is an Instructor of the Practice in Design at Utah Tech University. She holds degrees in both Theatre and Design and has been a designer and staff member at Utah Tech for more than a decade. Johnson is passionate about teaching, learning, and creating, and she values collaboration across disciplines. She met her husband while studying at Utah Tech, and together they have a daughter.

Previous Teaching

Johnson has taught and written curriculum for multiple programs on and off campus. She worked as a curriculum developer for STEM Outreach and as an experience designer for CSET, creating learning experiences for both K–12 and higher education classrooms.

Experience

9 years of teaching experience.

Research & Interests

  • Physical making
  • New technology
  • Machine usage
  • Cross-college collaboration

Publications & Projects

  • Work featured three times in UT Magazine
  • Featured designer and bride in Utah Bride and Groom Magazine
  • ADA Campus Petition – updated multiple doors to be ADA accessible
  • Co-author of white paper submission – initiated campus-wide blue recycling bins in every building and office

Presentations

  • Speaker, Ice and Fire Banquet
  • Speaker, Scholarship Luncheon
  • Speaker (twice), American Association of University Women

Education

B.S., Design (Graphic Design Emphasis)

  • Utah Tech University

B.S., Theatre

  • Utah Tech University

Courses

  • DES 1100 - Introduction to Digital Design (two sections)
  • DES II - Design Two
  • DES III - Design Three
  • DES 2710 - Typography One

Contact

Michajah M. Johnson

Instructor of the Practice - Design

Email: michajah.johnson@utahtech.edu