Jim TerMeer

Associate Professor and Program Chair, Designed Objects Program for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Jim TerMeer, a designer based in Chicago, is known for his work in conceptual and experimental design. He currently holds the position of Program Chair and Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago.

With a strong educational background, Jim pursued a Master of Design (MDES) in Design at Design Academy Eindhoven and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design at the Kansas City Art Institute.

Jim TerMeer's professional journey includes notable roles such as Former Partner at giffin'termeer, Design Lead at Brookstone Laboratory at Brookstone, Design Lead at Sundberg-Ferar, and Senior Industrial Designer at Goldsmith Yamasaki Specht.

His current position as an Associate Professor and Program Chair in the Designed Objects Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago showcases his expertise and commitment to the field of design.