Lyubava Kroll (she/her/hers), MDes, is a multidisciplinary visual communications creative and educator. Her research interests include interdisciplinary learning and participatory design as methods to promote social awareness. She has previously worked as a design consultant for the Government of Alberta (Canada), University of Alberta (Canada), National Research Council of Canada, Sustainable Waterloo Region (Canada), World Animal Protection (USA), National Dance Institute (USA), and National Association of City Transportation Officials (USA).
Before joining CUNY's New York City College of Technology as a Lecturer in 2023, Lyubava led global brand and visual communications at the United Nations Global Compact based in the New York headquarters. Alongside her professional industry roles, she has shared her expertise through courses at institutions including Lehigh University, Conestoga College Institute of Technology, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta, and Digital Arts College of Edmonton.
Lyubava specializes in branding, creative direction, design strategy, and UX. Her art practice includes illustration and painting, where she explores the topics of sustainability and topophilia. She has earned multiple design awards, and her artwork has been showcased in both juried and non-juried exhibitions throughout the USA and Canada.
DESIGN AWARDS
Japan Day at Central Park Art Contest, Winner, 2019. 
Japan Day at Central Park Art Contest, Honorable Mention, 2018. 
Graphic Designers Canada (GDC) National Scholarship Award, Marc Brisbourne Scholarship, 2015.
Seniorszen.com Scholarship, National Competition Winner, 2015.
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), Social Good Design Award, 2013.
Universities and Colleges Design Association (UCDA) Award for Poster Design, 2011.
Applied Arts Magazine Award for Poster Design, 2011.
Graduate Student Association, University of Alberta, Graduate Handbook Competition Winner, 2011.
STUDENT PORTFOLIO
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CONTACT
lyubava.kroll@gmail.com