About
Zimny serves as assistant professor of Art and Design, with a focus on teaching graphic
design. Prior to full-time teaching, Zimny served as assistant director of graphic
services and lecturer of Art and Design at Ouachita.
Zimny also runs a freelance graphic design business outside of faculty responsibilities.
He has worked with more than 55 local, regional, national and international clients
since 2012.
He and his wife, Brooke, Ouachita’s assistant to the president for communications
and marketing, are proud parents of two sons. Together they enjoy riding bikes, hiking
and the occasional disc golf adventure.
Fun Facts
Where are you from and what are your favorite activities?
I grew up in a German-speaking household in Namibia, Africa, and can speak three languages.
I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from golf to cycling to just playing in the
backyard with my family. I also enjoy cooking (but not baking) and getting my hands
dirty with yard work or projects around the house.
Areas of Expertise
Featured Courses Taught:
- Typography
- Branding & Packaging Design
- User Experience & Interface Design
Awards:
2017
- 1st Place, Special Display Design, Baptist Communicators Association (BCA)
- 3rd Place, Magazine Design, BCA
- Prism Award, Periodicals, Arkansas chapter of Public Relations Society of America
2016
- 2nd Place, Magazine Cover Design, BCA
- 2nd Place, Poster Design, BCA
- 2nd Place, Specialty Item Design, BCA
- Silver Award, Magazine, Collegiate Advertising Awards
- Award of Excellence, Magazine, Arkansas chapter of International Association of Business
Communicators (IABC-AR)
- Award of Merit, Publication, IABC-AR
2015
- 1st Place, Poster Design, BCA
- 1st Place, Logo Design, BCA
- Award of Excellence, Magazine, IABC-AR
- Award of Excellence, Publication, IABC-AR
2014
- Award of Excellence, Publication, IABC-AR
- Award of Excellence, Graphic Design, IABC-AR
- 2nd Place, Integrated Branding, BCA
- 3rd Place, Poster Design, BCA
- Student Award, Advertising, Applied Arts Magazine
2013
- National Winner, Logo Design Contest, BCA
Involvement
- Communications Sponsor, Ouachita Student Foundation (2013-present)
- Member, School of Fine Arts Technology Committee (F18-S20)
- Chair, School of Fine Arts Technology Committee (F20-present)
- Work-study Supervisor, Art and Design Department (F18-present)
- Faculty Sponsor, Art Club (F18-present)
- Member, University Learning and Technology Resources Committee (F20-present)
- Member, Graduate and Professional Studies Advisory Committee (Spring 2021-present)
