Tina
Korani

• Associate Professor of Digital Media, Learning Products & Innovation
  San José State University · 2017–Present · UX/UI Track, BA Advertising & MA Mass Communication
  Lead design and development of 15+ digital learning products serving 1,000+ students per semester. Increased engagement 40% through human-centered redesign of Canvas LMS learning experiences. Pioneered AI-integrated curriculum reaching 1,200+ learners across 60+ workshops globally. Mentored 200+ student designers and creative technologists through the Adobe Ambassador Program. Established scalable design systems adopted across 5 departments. Managed $1M+ innovation portfolio delivering measurable learning outcomes.
• Product Design Advisor
  Adobe Education · 2020–Present · Remote/Global
  Appointed 1 of 18 worldwide members on Photoshop Customer Advisory Board. Co-designed educational features used by 900K+ Adobe Exchange members. Developed 12 learning modules with BetterLesson reaching 1.4M+ educators.
• XR / AR Product Designer & Co-founder
  Immersive Storytelling Lab · 2018–Present
  Shipped 5 AR/VR projects. Reduced onboarding time from days to hours through immersive prototyping. Secured Meta partnership and funding for XR learning experiences.
• Graphic and UX/UI Design Intern
  WeAreBlend.LA · Greater Los Angeles Area · May 2016–Aug 2016
  Defined high-level system, strategy and user flows; created storyboards, wireframes, mocks, prototypes and design assets for user testing. Designed and managed print, web and identity projects for various clients. Clients include: Lexus, Photospring, Lifescapes, and Onitsuka Tiger.

• HonorsX: AI & Sustainability
  Co-teaching 2024–2026 Cohort
  Co-leading Adobe-supported interdisciplinary program integrating LLMs, ML, and creative AI into real-world problem solving. Students tackle climate challenges through hands-on AI workshops and public showcases.
• ECCLPs Teaching & Learning Committee
  PK–12 Climate Literacy · 2022–2025 · Competitive Selection
  Selected member advancing PK–12 climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action. Supporting social media call-to-action pilots with California partners.
• $1.03M+ External Funding & Resources
  Plus $65K Internal Funding
  Backed by Koret Foundation ($910K), PIT-CDE, AGU, U of Toronto, and city grants; plus Meta Quest II in-kind hardware. Programs span XR, AI, and equity initiatives.
• Canvas LMS Transformation
  +40% Engagement Lift
  Human-centered redesign of learning experiences serving 1,000+ students per semester with measurable outcomes.
• Global AI Education Pioneer
  1,200+ Learners Across 60+ Workshops
  Pioneered AI-integrated curriculum reaching learners globally. Developed scalable design systems adopted across 5 departments.
• Thought Leadership & Recognition
  60+ Presentations at Premier Institutions
  Adobe Education Institute Fellow. CSU Faculty Innovation Award. Published Routledge author on AI in Design. Featured speaker at Stanford, Cornell, U of Toronto, Meta Educator Summit.

• Autodesk University
  September 2025 · Nashville · AI and XR: The Future of Design Collaboration
• Lawrence Tech Research Day Keynote
  April 2025 · AI and Digital Literacy: Transforming Collaboration Across Disciplines
• CATE Convention Keynote
  February 2025 · Classrooms Without Walls: AI, XR & The New Learning Revolution
• Meta Educators Summit
  October 2024 · VR and AR in Student-Centered Learning
• Stanford University
  April-May 2024 · Workshop: Visionary Crafting with AR, VR, and Generative AI
• University of Toronto
  November 2023 · The Future of Art and Design: AI's Creative Revolution
• Cornell University Workshop Series
  Sept-Oct 2023 · Visualizing Possibilities: Design, AR, VR, and Creative Tools

• Transforming Visual Communication: The Role of Large Language Models in Media Content Creation
  In H. Degen, S. Papadakis, & A. Moallem (Eds.) · Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models: A Scientific Perspective · In Press, 2025
• How Women Conquer the Metaverse: The Next Social Revolution
  With P.W. Johnson · Lexington Books, Rowman & Littlefield · In Press, 2025
• A Framework for Creating Virtual Reality Models for More Effective Coastal Flood Risk Communication
  CSU Journal of Sustainability and Climate Change · Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 2023
• Extended Reality and the Future of Digital Advertising
  With J. Tao · In P. Johnson (Ed.) · Redefining Journalism in an Age of Technological Advancements · IGI Global · 2022
• Visual Journalism and the Future of News Consumption
  In P. Johnson (Ed.) · Redefining Journalism in an Age of Technological Advancements · IGI Global · 2022
• Extended Reality and the Graphic Design Curriculum
  With M. Saas & S. Tan · Frameless Journal · Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 2021

• Design Tools
  Figma · Adobe Creative Suite · Unity XR
• Strategy & Growth
  Growth Design · Personalization · AI/ML Integration · Discovery Optimization
• Leadership
  Team Building · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Stakeholder Management
• Domain Expertise
  Learning Science · E-Learning Platforms · Accessibility · Educational Technology

• Vice Head
  AEJMC Visual Communication Division · 2025–26
• Adobe Photoshop Customer Advisory Board
  2022–24 · One of 18 global members shaping product innovation
• Faculty Lead
  Adobe Ambassador Program (SJSU) · 2022–Present
• Category Chair
  BEA Festival of Media Arts · 2024
• J.M.K. Innovation Prize Juror
  J.M. Kaplan Fund · 2023

• M.F.A., Design
  Louisiana State University · 2017
• B.A., Visual Communication
  Art University of Tehran · 2013

Empowering learners through design that feels intuitive, as impactful as education can be. Bridging art, AI, and accessibility to make learning beautiful and equitable for all.