Matthew King

Matthew King is an experienced visual art educator currently serving as a Visual Art Teacher at Phoenix Union High School District since July 2018. As a co-founder of ModernPhoenix.net, Matthew has played a significant role in documenting postwar residential and commercial architecture through publishing, photography, event coordination, and activism. Additionally, Matthew moderates backpackinglight.com, a prominent website dedicated to ultralight backpacking. Prior to these roles, Matthew held the position of Associate Professor at the Art Institute of Phoenix for 16 years, teaching various design-related courses and developing curriculum. Matthew has also served as an adjunct instructor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and gained practical experience as a lead designer at Arizona Signscapes and in graphics production at Showman Fabricators. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design from Parsons School of Design.