Design Center
Staff
The award-winning staff of Towson University's Design Center has
over 80 combined years of experience in graphic design, communications
and printing. Let us put it to work on your project.
 Rick
S. Pallansch, Director
rpallansch@towson.edu
410-704-2468
As director of the Design Center, Rick campaigns for quality design
across the campus while striving to expand and strengthen Towson
University's graphic identity. As a graphic designer, Rick has won
numerous awards for his work, including a national CASE
award. Rick is a career higher education communications professional—he
worked in the Publications office at St. Cloud State University
(where he earned his B.F.A.), and in the Development and University
Communications offices at Ball State University before joining Towson’s
staff in 1996. In addition to his duties in the Design Center, Rick
serves as Towson's licensing coordinator with LRG
ensuring proper use of Towson's identity on retail and promotional merchandise.
 Chris
Komisar, Senior Graphic Designer
ckomisar@towson.edu
410-704-3314
Chris earned a B.A. In advertising design from the University of Maryland
at College Park. His past experience includes working as an art director
at The George Washington University as well as an art director for
a graphic design studio which specialized in magazine design and redesign.
Chris lives in Ellicott City with his wife and two sons.
 Lori
Marchetti, Senior Graphic Designer
lmarchetti@towson.edu
410-704-4314
Lori has been a member of the design team for 11 years. She has won
many awards which include Graphic Design USA, Admissions Advertising,
and Printing Industries of Maryland for her creative designs of alumni
invitations, multiple brochures and most recently the Towson alumni magazine. She is a 1999 graduate of Kutztown
University where she earned her B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Lori lives
in Bel Air with her husband Rob and daughter Gianna.
 Kathy
Malanowski, Graphic Designer
kmalanowski@towson.edu
410-704-4261
Kathy earned a B.F.A. in Visual Communication/Graphic Design from
the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1983. She began with the
Design Center, in 1988 and her work has been nationally recognized
by various design organizations. In addition to her skills as a
designer, she is creative in fine arts. She is married with two
daughters, the youngest is a student at TU.
 Pat
Dideriksen, Graphic Designer
pdideriksen@towson.edu
410-704-4225
Pat is a TU alumna with a degree in graphic design. She has been with
the Design Center since 1989. She is a national CASE award winner
and enjoys representing TU at conferences with UCDA. She is married
and the mother of two who are also TU graduates and work in the film
and publishing industries. She and her husband love living in the
city and enjoy the theatre and traveling.
 David Calkins, Graphic Designer
dcalkins@towson.edu
410-704-4529
David is a TU alumni with a degree in English and Theater Arts. He has a passion for illustration. With a love of bright colors, strong lines and the careful placement of eyeballs, he creates illustrations that are whimsical, character driven and full of motion. David returns to Towson after having lived in the Netherlands, toured the United States with the National Players and lived for several years in Seattle, WA. His nieces think he just might be one-sixth nomad.
 Tasha
Lloyd, Production Coordinator
llloyd@towson.edu
410-704-4337
Tasha came to Towson with a diverse printing background. She enjoys learning
about the new trends and techniques in the printing and paper industries.
She earned her Associate of Arts degree from CCBC and is now taking classes
at TU. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Eddie. She has four
wonderful pets, a chocolate lab, a boxer and two neat kitties. She enjoys
her home, dancing, various arts and crafts and shopping for antiques.
 Peggy
Walker, Administrative Assistant
mwalker@towson.edu
410-704-4156
Peggy comes to Towson University after “retiring” from
the private sector. Her last job was with a Washington, DC consulting
firm. She has worked on Capitol Hill and has extensive experience
as an executive assistant and secretary. Originally from New Jersey,
Peggy has a daughter, two grandchildren, and a great grandson. She
now lives in Baltimore with her husband Keith Shorte.
The Design Center employs student designers throughout the year.
 Malcolm Rio
Art, concentration in Graphic Design, Philosophy
Expected Graduation: 2012
A transfer student from the University of Maryland’s Architecture Program, Malcolm came back home to Towson to gain a better mastery in the fine arts before re-pursuing his dreams in architecture. To Malcolm, “music is like air. It plays a crucial role for me in the creative process.” Design to Malcolm goes far beyond its face value given by mainstream society and corporate manipulation. Design for him has the greatest potential in the ‘socially conscious art’ movement, which is why he has paired his major in art here at Towson with philosophy.
 Katie Bryson
Major: Art, concentration in Graphic Design
Expected Graduation: 2012
Katie loves many things in life, the most prominent being art and animals. Originally planning to be a veterinarian, Katie decided her true passion was art after her senior year art class in High School. With all of her family, friends, and pets at home in New Jersey, Katie plans to take the experiences from working at the Design Center back home with her to find a permanent job after she graduates.
 Megan Mancuso
Major: Art, concentration in Graphic Design
Minor: Business, Communication and the Liberal Arts
Expected Graduation: 2013
Megan has always excelled in the arts. It was only after being accepted into Towson that she realized her true calling was for Graphic Design, something that is prominent in the lives of everyone. She enjoys watching movies, reading and hanging out with friends in her spare time. Megan looks forward to her future as a Graphic Designer and hopes to walk away from Towson with the experience and confidence needed to get a job straight out of college.
Design Center
Administration Building, Room 412
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2229
Fax: 410-704-5975
E-mail: rpallansch@towson.edu
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