Adam Kallish

Professor,
IIT Institute of Design Chicago

Adam Kallish has dedicated his career to the intersection of applied imagination with measurable change that addresses business and market transformations. Applying human-centred design practices grounded by critical thinking to guide thoughtful analysis and astute synthesis, he collaborates with integrated multi-disciplinary teams, linking vision to requirements to results. His early career focused on graphic design, publishing, identity and brand systems, signage, and wayfinding. He transitioned to leading user experience groups within corporate and consulting companies that required collaboration between business consulting, engineering, and product development. He has held teaching positions at North Carolina State University, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Northern Illinois University. He was on the board of the School of Foundation Studies at SCAD.