Allison Lazard

Allison Lazard
M.S. Indiana University (Media Arts and Science)
B.S. Ohio University (Visual Communication)

Allison is a doctoral student in the Department of Advertising at the University of Texas at Austin. Allison’s research interests focus on how visual design influences health and wellness campaigns, environmental science communication, consumer behavior, and public policy. Allison's long-term research and career goals center around emphasizing the role of visual design in strategic communication as a tool that aids message engagement.  

Before beginning her research career in the PhD program, Allison gained professional industry experience in a variety of visual design roles. Her experiences range from commercial photography in the food and product promotion market to interactive and print design in the health care industry, along with serving as an instructor of digital photography, graphic design, and media arts and animation courses.