Tyler Higgs

Tyler joined the Design Formation and Digital Media and Design team in 2026, bringing his knowledge and experience in web & mobile tech, illustration, gaming, graphic design, product design, and AI in development to the classroom to prepare students for industry demands. His background includes custom SaaS software solutions and applications, proprietary/white-label software, design system implementation, UX/UI refactoring, brand identity, and conceptual development. He encourages creative development through open dialogue, collaboration, and future-focused design thinking. With a diverse creative background and just under two decades of teaching in post-secondary education, Tyler is interested in the crossroads of technology, creativity, and education, with a focus on a pedagogical approach to enhancing critical thinking through emerging technologies.