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If you had told me in 1996—the year I graduated—that I would one day count among my friends the designer behind Template Gothic and the final art director of Ray Gun Magazine, I would have dismissed …
Years ago, I wrote and produced music—largely shaped by Chicago house and the creative worlds I was immersed in through branding and marketing work. There’s nothing quite like hearing a track you built from scratch shaking …
It’s been just over a year since I joined the Chicago Graphic Design Club as a Board Member—an unexpected journey that began with a single poster submission and evolved into something far greater than I could …
I’ve known Melissa Banks for over two decades, and I’m fortunate to have not only witnessed her journey but also called her a friend along the way. Over nearly as long, I’ve had the pleasure of …
I recently spoke at the Chicago Graphic Design Club’s “Cold Style” event alongside a few fellow type lovers. Honored? Absolutely. Nervous? More than I expected. I’ve spoken in front of groups before, but this one felt …
Wanna hear me ramble on about a few of the typefaces I have designed, and a recent publication project that I am excited to share? Then this is for you my friend. Cold Style, a casual …
As I celebrate another trip around the sun this weekend, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible opportunities and good fortune I’ve had in both life and career. I’m deeply humbled—and immensely grateful—for the people and experiences …
I joined the Chicago Graphic Design Club in 2024 to give back to the graphic design community in Chicago (and at large). Having worked in the industry for nearly three decades with an emphasis on branding …
I (like most creatives) am inspired by many different disciplines, styles, and sometimes...yes, even trends. For as many years as I have been a graphic designer I have also; painted with acrylics, taken photographs, experimented with …
Since my college days during the 1990s I have known of (and been inspired by) Mr. Segura's work. First through his T-26 Digital Type Foundry, and then through his graphic design studio — Segura, Inc. It …
The Graphic Design Club of Chicago has a playlist on Mixcloud featuring curated mixtapes by Chicago based graphic designers called MU Radio. I contributed a set that was based on a bunch of older demo tracks …
Recently I had the chance to sit down (virtually) with Christian Solorzano from the Chicago Graphic Design Club to be interviewed for their "Underscore" podcast. To say I was flattered would be an understatement. We chatted …
As a fan of architecture and interiors, over the years I have found my way to appreciate industrial and product design as it relates to furniture and other lifestyle items. One local Chicago studio of note …
In a past life I wanted to be a dj. Growing up in and around Chicago, I would often find myself seeking out stores that sold (vinyl) records to play and mix. One of the best …