Rachel Bush is a graphic designer, educator, and firm believer that good design (and a good sense of humor) can change the way people connect with one another.

She is a Professor of Graphic Design at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Rachel earned her BFA in Graphic Design from Morehead State University in 2008 and her MFA from the University of Memphis in 2014, where she wrote her thesis, Humor is No Laughing Matter, exploring humor as a powerful tool in visual communication.

Before entering higher education, Rachel worked as a designer for magazines, universities, nonprofits, and businesses. Throughout her career, she has created work for clients including the Nashville Zoo, the University of Memphis Art Museum, the USDA Conservation Department, The Salvation Army, comedian Amy Schumer, and most recently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Outside the classroom and design studio, Rachel enjoys cheering on Nashville SC, rewatching The Office for the hundredth time, spending time with her four energetic children, and eating chocolate with zero guilt. Whether she is building a brand, creating illustrations, or helping students discover the power of great design, Rachel is passionate about creating work that is thoughtful, memorable, and just a little bit unexpected.

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