University of Cincinnati guest lecture
I joined students in Professor Alison Place’s Design and Meaning course at the University of Cincinnati for a guest lecture. Rather than sharing a typical slide presentation, I walked the class through a selection of book cover designs in my portfolio. Through the talk, I highlighted a variety of conceptual strategies, design methods, and image-making techniques.
I joined students in Professor Alison Place’s Design and Meaning course at the University of Cincinnati for a guest lecture. Rather than sharing a typical slide presentation, I walked the class through a selection of book cover designs in my portfolio. Through the talk, I highlighted a variety of conceptual strategies, design methods, and image-making techniques.
Jun2026
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Photos by Alison Place
Photos by Alison Place
Art in Dialogue at Lehigh University Art Galleries
I was invited by Lehigh University Art Galleries and the Department of Art, Architecture & Design (AAD) to give a public lecture about my work and research as a part of their Art in Dialogue series. The title of my talk was “Diasporican: Design Perspectives on Identity and Culture”. Additionally, I did a workshop with students in Professor Maurizio Masi’s Publication Design class and Professor Jenny Kowalski’s Graphic Design Intermediate Studio class.
Event description:
In this talk, Puerto Rican designer and educator Jason Alejandro will share his insights into his hybrid practice as a graphic design educator and researcher. Jason’s experience as a book designer underpins his approach to developing creative work focusing on Puerto Rico’s history, language, and identity. In addition, he will provide some recent research into the life and work of famed Puerto Rican artist and designer Lorenzo Homar.
I was invited by Lehigh University Art Galleries and the Department of Art, Architecture & Design (AAD) to give a public lecture about my work and research as a part of their Art in Dialogue series. The title of my talk was “Diasporican: Design Perspectives on Identity and Culture”. Additionally, I did a workshop with students in Professor Maurizio Masi’s Publication Design class and Professor Jenny Kowalski’s Graphic Design Intermediate Studio class.
Event description:
In this talk, Puerto Rican designer and educator Jason Alejandro will share his insights into his hybrid practice as a graphic design educator and researcher. Jason’s experience as a book designer underpins his approach to developing creative work focusing on Puerto Rico’s history, language, and identity. In addition, he will provide some recent research into the life and work of famed Puerto Rican artist and designer Lorenzo Homar.
Mar 2026
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Promotional poster by Kasey Vanegas
Promotional poster by Kasey Vanegas
West Chester University guest lecture & critic
I was invited by Professor Scotty Reifsnyder to participate in a project about Puerto Rico with students in the ART400: Design for Social Good course at West Chester University. I prepared a short video presentation about Puerto Rico that focused on the Jones Act and the history of label design for the Don Q rum brand. Students in the class were tasked with redesigning the packaging for Don Q with a focus on positive social impact. I then joined the class at the end of the semester to share some recent research about Puerto Rican graphic design Lorenzo Homar and to critique and award the student work.
I was invited by Professor Scotty Reifsnyder to participate in a project about Puerto Rico with students in the ART400: Design for Social Good course at West Chester University. I prepared a short video presentation about Puerto Rico that focused on the Jones Act and the history of label design for the Don Q rum brand. Students in the class were tasked with redesigning the packaging for Don Q with a focus on positive social impact. I then joined the class at the end of the semester to share some recent research about Puerto Rican graphic design Lorenzo Homar and to critique and award the student work.
Sep–Dec 2025
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Place-Keepers book cover
I was commissioned by University of Minnesota Press to design the book cover for Jennifer Lopez Lyman’s Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art, Performance, and Organizing in the Twin Cities.
From the publisher:
“In Place-Keepers, Jessica Lopez Lyman examines how Latina/x artists in the Twin Cities navigate and challenge the region’s deep-seated racial injustices. Using “Inter-Latina movidas”—subtle yet strategic actions through which Latina/x artists forge solidarities, mobilize for justice, and reclaim space—these artists respond to systemic oppression through public performances and behind-the-scenes negotiations with the state, nonprofits, and other institutions.”
I was commissioned by University of Minnesota Press to design the book cover for Jennifer Lopez Lyman’s Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art, Performance, and Organizing in the Twin Cities.
From the publisher:
“In Place-Keepers, Jessica Lopez Lyman examines how Latina/x artists in the Twin Cities navigate and challenge the region’s deep-seated racial injustices. Using “Inter-Latina movidas”—subtle yet strategic actions through which Latina/x artists forge solidarities, mobilize for justice, and reclaim space—these artists respond to systemic oppression through public performances and behind-the-scenes negotiations with the state, nonprofits, and other institutions.”
Nov 2025
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CSCC guest presentation
I was invited to speak to students in Professor Deb Kline’s Graphic Design I class at Connecticut State Community College. My talk focused on the practice of book design and I walked students through my process for creating book covers.
I was invited to speak to students in Professor Deb Kline’s Graphic Design I class at Connecticut State Community College. My talk focused on the practice of book design and I walked students through my process for creating book covers.
May 2025
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