Prof. Frear’s design interests are diverse and include typography, packaging, environmental design and exploring new trends in the design professions. In addition to her Graphic Design teaching responsibilities, she also teaches Calligraphy. Prof. Frear holds an MFA from RIT in Graphic Design with a minor in Industrial Design, which has served her well in the packaging world. Before returning to teach at RIT in 1990, Prof. Frear worked in Rochester, Boston, San Francisco and Buffalo in various design positions in a wide range of firms and organizations including consultancies, corporate design groups, small design firms, advertising agencies and as an independent designer. In her free time, Prof. Frear produces small identity systems through her company Underwraps, and projects that incorporate distinctive hand lettering for exhibitions, collaborations, commissions and clients.