Briar Levit is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University, and graduate of Central St. Martins College of Art & Design. Originally from the California Bay Area, her graphic design practice consists primarily of page design, with a special interest in independent magazine publishing, small presses, and walking guides (which she has self published). Most recently, she embarked on her biggest project to-date—directing and producing the feature-length film, Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production.