Michael Kieley

Greater Los Angeles Area United States

Teacher of Visual Thinking: art + innovation at Loyola Marymount University

Design

Innovative and experienced designer and teacher. Developed a class in art and innovation called Visual Thinking. More than 1400 students have completed the course over the past 18 years. In my furniture and interior design studio I have focused on creative solutions for residential and commercial clients, and self-manufactured, lighting, accessory, and pet products. Specialties: Enhancing learning with Experiential and Project-based pedagogy. Developed a 15-step process for improved creative problem solving. Embracing technology in my teaching means that I often function as more of a coach, allowing my students to collaborate in teams, with increased energy because what they create and l...