Dr. Dachille’s life is a testament to adaptability. A wearer of many hats, he’s navigated careers teaching communications media classes in higher education, working in graphic design, and as a leader, providing vision and direction to others as a creative director for a start-up branding company. Now, he skillfully steers a different course as a freelance graphic designer. This unexpected detour wasn’t a roadblock but rather a strategic turn. In 2021, while finishing his doctoral degree, Thaddaeus needed a flexible income source to fuel his data collection. Freelance graphic design work provided the perfect solution.
While working as a creative graphic designer, Dr. Dachille’s passion for academia remained strong. He’s actively researching and writing, evidenced by his recent articles: “Love in the Digital Age: Exploring Emoji Use in Young Adult’s Computer-Mediated Communication Practices“, “The Broken Canvas: Theorized Implications of the Neuralink Invasive Brain-Machine Interface Technology on Artists and Art Production Methods” and “Perspective Discussion on Eclectic Hobbies and the Behavioral Modification Strategies Involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder“. These titles hint at his diverse interests and intellectual curiosity.
Beyond his current work as a freelance graphic designer, Thaddaeus envisions a return to the classroom. His background in graphic design isn’t just a past life; it informs his teaching philosophy. He thrives on the energy of instilling creative vision and equipping students with the practical skills to translate ideas into impactful visuals. For Dr. Dachille, teaching is more than software tutorials – it’s about fostering critical thinking and nurturing the artistic spirit within his students.
Career Summary: Dr. Dachille has had a rich and varied career with diverse industry experiences. Of all of these experiences, he cites teaching courses as the most rewarding. He honed his communication and teaching skills as a college instructor at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Highlands Community Colleges. In higher education, he designed engaging courses on software use and communication theory, ensuring students understood even complex topics. Dachille’s research, published on platforms like Google Scholar, has garnered significant attention, with a paper on Autism Spectrum Disorder being a top download publication. Beyond academia, his current role as a freelance graphic designer showcases his ability to adapt and thrive in different work environments. Finally, his interest in the visual arts has led him to develop creative projects as an art director, where he collaborated with a team to achieve client branding goals.