Dr. Donna Templeton is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Communication at Cal Poly State University, bringing over 15 years of teaching experience to the academic arena. She teaches courses in printing, quality, design, digital publishing, and emerging technologies while fostering a rich learning environment for her students. Dr. Templeton earned her PhD in Communications with an emphasis in Strategic Media, which has fueled her passion for research in visual communication. While rooted in print, her previous research explored the innovative realm of emerging technologies, particularly augmented reality, enabling integrated and extended communication beyond the physical page. Dr. Templeton’s work advances academic understanding and focuses on how technology can enhance communication strategies. Her current research explores visual communication strategy and visual literacy, areas she believes are pivotal in the evolution of effective communication in a screen-based and visually saturated world. Her commitment to these emerging fields underscores her dedication to advancing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications.