Book Chapters

2024
Ahu Yolac, Lilian Crum. “The Council: Using Subversive Role-Play to Challenge the Status Quo in Design Education,” Roll for Learning, Play Story Press, 2024.

2024
Stephen Mallory, Ahu Yolaç, Bruce Pell, Lilian Crum, Julia E. Kiernan. “Teaching to Build a Cleaner World: Developing an Interdisciplinary Humanities Certificate in Environmental Justice,” Teaching Humanities With Cultural Responsiveness at HBCUs and HSIs, ICI Global, 2024.

Academic Papers (select)

2025
Crum, Lilian. “Shaping the Future Through Design: Integrating Systems Thinking in Communication Design Education,” Research and Teaching in Design and Music IV, from IPCB Edições, Series Convergências Research Books – ISSN 2975-8998, Editors: Raposo, Daniel; Neves, João; Silva, Ricardo; Correia Castilho, Luísa; Dias, Rui (Eds.) (Publication forthcoming)

2024
“Integrating Systems Thinking in Graphic Design Education for Sustainable Impact,” What’s Around Design? Conference, Algarve, Portugal

2021
Crum, Lilian. “Core Values Matter: The Role of People in Shaping Corporate Responsibility.” Conference Proceedings, Design as Common Good, Framing Design through Pluralism and Social Values, Swiss Design Network. 25-26 March 2021. Article. ISBN 978-88-7595-108-5

2020
Crum, Lilian and Lusch, Peter. “The Transdisciplinary Dilemma: Models for Mitigating Complex Problems.” Senses & Sensibility’19: Lost in
(G)localization. Proceedings of the UNIDCOM 10th International Conference. Lisbon: EDIÇÕES IADE, Universidade Europeia. Spring 2020. Article. ISBN: 978-989-54829-3-1l.

2020
Crum, Lilian. Academinc Book Review: “Laws of UX: Using Psychology to Design Better Products & Services,” Design and Culture, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Volume 12, 2020, Issue 3. (Peer reviewed) https://www.tandfonline.com/ doi/full/10.1080/17547075.2020.1822074

Academic Presentations and Panels (select)

2025
Design Education Futures, College Art Association Annual Conference, New York, NY (forthcoming)

2024
"Professional Practices: Business Skills for Designers," Cranbrook Academy of Art (Panel Discussion)

2024
"Empowering Designers: Navigating Post-Capitalist Futures through Systems Thinking Methodologies,” SECAC Conference, Atlanta, GA

2024
“Shaping the Future Through Design: Integrating Systems Thinking in Communication Design Education,” 9th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design, University, Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal

2023
“Facilitating Critical Design Through Meaningful Play Practices,” Presenter, HASTAC 2023 Critical Making and Social Justice, Pratt Institute, New York, NY (with Dr. Ahu Yolaç)

2023
“For All of the People: Inclusive Design that Subverts Industry Tropes,” Poster presentation, HASTAC 2023 Critical Making and Social Justice, Pratt Institute, New York, NY (with Meaghan Barry)

2022
“Branding New Housing Experiences,” Twelfth International Conference on The Constructed Environment, the University of Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (with Meaghan Barry)

2021
“Methodologies and Research Approaches,” Design as Common Good, Swiss Design Network Symposium

2021
“Both Here and Nowhere: Rethinking the Role of Place in Design,” Co-Chair, College Art Association Annual Conference

2020
“Core Valueas Matter: The Role of the People in Shaping Corporate Responsibility,” Presenter and Panelist, Design Incubation Colloquium 7.1, Design Incubation

2019
“The Transdisciplinary Dilemma: Models for Mitigating Complex Problems.” Sense and Sensibility 2019: Lost in (G)Localization, Lisbon, Portugal (with Peter Lusch)

2019
Where Industry Meets Academia: Who is Leading the Pack in Design Research and Why?” Panelist, College Art Association Conference, New York, NY

2018
“Automatic Automation,” Presenter, Representation: Processes and Practices Across Design Disciplines Conference, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (Peer reviewed)

2016
“Teaching a Healthier Creative Process,” Presenter and Workshop Facilitator, Frontier: AIGA Design Educator’s Conference, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Invited + Juried Talks (select)

2020
“Working Healthy in the Age of COVID,” Presenter, Equity in Architecture Presenter Series, Clemson University

2020
“Design Resilience,” Panelist, Detroit Center for Design and Technology and Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

2020
“Tips for Staying On-Brand While Your Business Pivots During COVID-19,” IGTV, Design Core Detroit, Detroit, MI

2020
“Branding for Better Business,” Business Association Consortium, Co.act Detroit,Detroit, MI

2019
“Growth x Design,” Guest Speaker and business owner mentor, NEIdeas: Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth in Detroit, Detroit, MI

2019
“Amplify, Session 2,” Presenter, AIGA Detroit, Skidmore Studio, Detroit, MI

2019
“Professional Practice for Designers,” Guest Speaker, Business Practices and Ethics for Graphic Designers class, University of Bridgeport, CT

2019
“Growing with Detroit: How Design can Positively Impact a City and the Future Generation of Designers”, Design x Business, Presenter, UNESCO Creative Cities Public Forum, National Design Center, Singapore, Sponsored by the Singapore Design Council and Design Core Detroit

2019
“Women Design Entrepreneurs: Establishing your Market,” Presenter and Panelist, Design Milk’s Coast-to-Coast Design Tour, Detroit, MI

2017
“Creativity and Inspiration,” Speaker, Communications and Marketing Summit, Barton Malow, Southfield, MI

2017
“Women Entrepreneurs,” Presenter, Detroit Center for Design and Technology, Detroit, MI

2017
“Inclusive Technology: Seeking to do Good,” Moderator, Presidential Symposium, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

2017
“Design for Developers,” Presenter, Hacker Fellows, Ford Resource & Engagement Center, Detroit, MI

2016
“Discussion Detroit,” Panelist, Detroit Center for Design and Technology, Detroit, MI

2016
“From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: The Technology (and Future) of Literacy,” Panelist, Idea Factory, Lawrence Technological University

2016
The Detroit Bluestockings Crew Salon Series, Salon Host featuring guest Lisa Waud, Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI

2015
“Money Insane, Runnin’ This Thang: Business Survival Skills for Designers,” Presenter, Wayne State University Student Group, Detroit, MI

2015
“Emerging Businesses Need Brand Design,” Presenter, January Drinks x Design: Creative Entrepreneurs, Grand Circus, Detroit, MI

2015
Creative Connect, Presenter, Pure Michigan Business Connect and Michigan Film and Digital Media Office, Chrysler House, Detroit, MI

2016-2022
“Client Discovery and Project Briefing,” Workshop Facilitator, Client Services Boot Camp, Design Core Detroit, Detroit, MI

2020
“Getting Freelance Work and Writing Proposals,” Workshop Facilitator, Propel, AIGA Detroit, Detroit, MI

2019
“Working Healthy,” Workshop Facilitator and Lecturer, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI

2023
Oakland County Executive’s “Oakland Together 40 Under 40” honoree

2020
Honoree, Notable Women in Design, Crain’s Detroit Business