Sean Adams
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition2h 3m
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I've been holding this off for a while now, but I’m happy to share that a couple of months ago, I joined Motorola Solutions as a Graphic Designer! I…
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Thank you FCD O.C. (Forum for Corporate Directors, Orange County) for the lovely recognition and evening. Fun to celebrate with the community and…
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Experience & Education
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ArtCenter College of Design
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Publications
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Books including AdamsMorioka List 1
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1000 Indie Posters
Rockport Publishers, 2011
1000 More Graphic Elelments
Rockport Publishers, 2010
344 Questions
New Riders Publishing 2011
51 Posters
AIGA Boston 2009
Selections from the AIGA Design Archives
Sappi, 2007
A Matter of Design
Viction: Workshop
Hong Kong, 2004
AdamsMorioka Designorama
Adobe/AdamsMorioka,
2006-2007
AIGA 365
Chronicle Books, 2009
AIGA 365
American Institute of Graphic…
1000 Indie Posters
Rockport Publishers, 2011
1000 More Graphic Elelments
Rockport Publishers, 2010
344 Questions
New Riders Publishing 2011
51 Posters
AIGA Boston 2009
Selections from the AIGA Design Archives
Sappi, 2007
A Matter of Design
Viction: Workshop
Hong Kong, 2004
AdamsMorioka Designorama
Adobe/AdamsMorioka,
2006-2007
AIGA 365
Chronicle Books, 2009
AIGA 365
American Institute of Graphic Arts, 2002
AIGA 365
American Institute of Graphic Arts, 2001
American Center for Design 21st Annual 100 Show
2000
Annual of the Type
Director’s Club
Watson Guptill Publications, 1995
American Airlines Sky Radio
September 2006
Aquent Survey 2008
AIGA Press, 2008
Art Director’s Annual 82
Rotovision, 2004
The Art of Design
How Design Books, 2003
Becoming a Graphic Designer
John Wiley and Sons, 2005
Best of Business Card Design
Rockport Publishers, 2002
Best Practices: Grids
Rockport Publishers, 2012
Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits
Allworth Press, 2011
Business Cards
Graphic–Sha Publications, Tokyo 1994
California Graphic Design
Watson Guptil, 1997
Challenging The Big Brands
Rockport Publishers, 2008
Computer Generation
Graphic–Sha Publishing, 1992
Creative Marketing
John Wiley and Sons, 1998
Dangerous Curves: Doyald Young
Delphi Press, 2008
Design Elements
Rockport Publishers, 2008
Design Evolution
Rockport Publishers, 2008
Designers on Mac
Graphic–Sha Publishing, 1992
Designing Identity
Graphic–Sha Publishing, 1992
Direct Response Graphics
Rockport Publishers, 2000
The Education of an
E–Designer
Allworth Publishing, 2002
All Fifty Low Budget Solutions
How Publications, 1994
Hot California Graphics
Madison Square Press, 2000
Gilbert Expert Opinions
Gilbert, 2000
Graphic
Monacelli Press, 2011
Graphic Design America 2
The Pushpin Group, 1997
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Books including AdamsMorioka List 2
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Graphic Design Basics
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 2006
California Graphic Design
Madison Square Publishing, 1998
Graphic Design for...
DPI Tokyo, 2009
Graphic Design in Los Angeles
Rockport Publishers, 1999
Graphic Design Referenced
Rockport Publishers, 2009
Graphic Design Timeline
Allworth Press, 2002
Graphic Design USA 17
Watson Guptill Publications, 1997
Graphic Design USA 16
Watson Guptill Publications…
Graphic Design Basics
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 2006
California Graphic Design
Madison Square Publishing, 1998
Graphic Design for...
DPI Tokyo, 2009
Graphic Design in Los Angeles
Rockport Publishers, 1999
Graphic Design Referenced
Rockport Publishers, 2009
Graphic Design Timeline
Allworth Press, 2002
Graphic Design USA 17
Watson Guptill Publications, 1997
Graphic Design USA 16
Watson Guptill Publications, 1996
Graphic Design USA 15
Watson Guptill Publications, 1995
Graphic Design USA 14
Watson Guptill Publications, 1994
Graphic Design USA 13
Watson Guptill Publications, 1993
Graphic Design USA 9
Watson Guptill Publications, 1989
April Greiman: Arc en reve centre d’architecture
Artemis, 1993
Graphis Poster 2002
Graphis Publications, 2002
Grown in California
AIGA, 2006
Hot California Graphics 2
Madison Square Press, 2002
Height of Fashion
Greybull Press, 2000
I Heart Design
Rockport Publishers, 2011
Identity Crisis!
How Design Books, 2007
Identity Solutions
How Design Books, 2003
Inside the Business of Graphic Design
Allworth Press, 2003
Inspirability
How Design Books, 2005
Inspiration=Ideas
Rockport Publishers, 2002
International Typography
Almanac
Robundo Publishing Inc, 1993
International Women in Design
Madison Square Press, 1993
Layout Essentials
Rockport Publishers, 2009
Life and Times
KCET/PBS, 2007
Life Kerning
John Wiley and Sons, 2011
Little Book of Big Packaging Ideas
Rockport Publishers, 2007
Managing the Design Process
Rockport Publishers, 2011
Mark Your Territory
AIGA/LA, 2002
Masters of Graphic Design
UCLA Extension Publishing, 2004
Mind Grenades – Manifestos from the Future
Hardwired Publications, 1996
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Books including AdamsMorioka List 3
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Minimal Graphics
Rockport Publishers, 2000
National Public Radio,
The Lounge
March, 2000
New Design: Los Angeles
Rockport Publishers, 1999
New Logos
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1995
New Stage for a City: Designing the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Images, 1998
New Typographies
AI London, 1993
Paperworks
Phaidon Press, London 1994
Philadelphia Design Awards
AIGA Philadelphia 2009
Problem Solved
Phaidon…Minimal Graphics
Rockport Publishers, 2000
National Public Radio,
The Lounge
March, 2000
New Design: Los Angeles
Rockport Publishers, 1999
New Logos
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1995
New Stage for a City: Designing the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Images, 1998
New Typographies
AI London, 1993
Paperworks
Phaidon Press, London 1994
Philadelphia Design Awards
AIGA Philadelphia 2009
Problem Solved
Phaidon Press, London 2002
Promotion Design that Works
Rockport Publishers, 2001
Procative Graphics
Rockport Publishers, 2002
Publication Design Workbook
Rockport Publishing, 2005
Recycling & Redesigning Logos
Rockport Publishers, 2010
Small Graphics
Rockport Publishers, 2000
Sound and Vision
Print International, 1999
Teaching Graphic Design
Allworth Press, 2003
The Triumph of the Commons
Collins, 2012
The Graphic Edge
Internos Books, United Kingdom 1993
Today Show
Pacific Design Center
May 1995
Twentieth Century Type
Laurence King, 1992
Typography Design Workbook
Rockport Publishers, 2004
Typography Now
Internos Books, United Kingdom 1991
Typography Referenced
Rockport Publishers, 2012
Who’s Who in America 56
Marquis Publications, 2001
Who’s Who in America 55
Marquis Publications, 2000
Wired
SFMOMA December, 1997
Writing and Research
Rockport Publishers, 2012
Projects
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DesignMatters Arthritis Foundation
Designmatters is Art Center College of Design’s social impact department
with the mission to utilize art and design education as a catalyst for
change, imagining and building a more humane future for all. Through
Designmatters, students, faculty and alumni from across disciplines are
engaged in an ongoing exploration of the role of art and design in effecting
large-scale sustainable change through innovative partnerships locally
and around the world.
The Arthritis…Designmatters is Art Center College of Design’s social impact department
with the mission to utilize art and design education as a catalyst for
change, imagining and building a more humane future for all. Through
Designmatters, students, faculty and alumni from across disciplines are
engaged in an ongoing exploration of the role of art and design in effecting
large-scale sustainable change through innovative partnerships locally
and around the world.
The Arthritis Foundation is committed to raising awareness and reducing
the unacceptable impact of arthritis, a disease which must be taken
as seriously as other chronic diseases because of its devastating
consequences.
The studio rebranded the Arthritis Foundation and created several campaigns directed at different audiences.
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Honors & Awards
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Awards List
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AIGA Medal
2014
American Center for Design 100
1992, 1993, 1995, 1998
AIGA 50 Books 50 Covers
1987, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1999, 2011, 2012, 2015
AIGA 365
2001, 2003, 2009
AIGA Communication Graphics
1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
AIGA Grown in California
2004
AIGA Invitations
1994
AIGA One Color /
Two color
1993
American Institute of Architects
Best of Show, Posters
1995
American Institute of…AIGA Medal
2014
American Center for Design 100
1992, 1993, 1995, 1998
AIGA 50 Books 50 Covers
1987, 1988, 1992, 1995, 1999, 2011, 2012, 2015
AIGA 365
2001, 2003, 2009
AIGA Communication Graphics
1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
AIGA Grown in California
2004
AIGA Invitations
1994
AIGA One Color /
Two color
1993
American Institute of Architects
Best of Show, Posters
1995
American Institute of Architects
Best of Show, Publications
1995
American Museum
Association
1988, 1989
Art Director’s Club of
Los Angeles
Gold Medal
1990, 1991, 1992
Benjamin Franklin Awards
2000, 2004, 2006
AIGA Boston Bone Show
Best of Show
2003
CASE Awards, Gold
2010, 2011, 2012
CASE Awards, Silver
2010
CASE Awards, Bronze
2012
Communication Arts Design
1995, 2010
Critique Magazine Top 10
1997
Fast Company Master
of Design
2005
Folio Awards
Magazine Redesign Silver Award
2005
Gilbert Golden Quill Gold Award
1992
Graphic Design USA
Top 10 Most Influential Designers of Today
2013
Graphic Design USA Awards
1999, 2000
Graphic Design USA
Top 10 Most Influential Designers of an Era
2006
Graphic Design USA
Top 10 Most Influential Designers of Today
2006
Graphis Posters
2002
How International Design
Competition
2001, 2002
ID Magazine Annual Design Review
1992, 1996, 1999, 2001
International Design Magazine ID 40
1997
MOCA Design Council
1995, 1997
National Design Award Nominee
2002, 2003
National Federation of
the Arts
1989
New York Art Directors Club Award
1995
Pacific Design Center
Stars of Design
2013
Pinnacle Print Awards
2007
Society of Publication Designers
1992, 1996, 1997
Strathmore Paper Gold Award
1994, 2007, 2008, 2009
Step 100
2002, 2005, 2006
Step Best of Web
2006
Type Director’s Club
1989. 1995, 1997, 1998
Organizations
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Professional Affiliations
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Design Observer Editorial Board and Contributor 2016–Present AIGA National President 2007–2009, 2013–2015 AIGA National Advisory Board 2007– Present AIGA, National Board of Trustees 1997–2000, 2007–2009, 2013–present Adobe Creative Expert 2001–2002 Adobe Education Design, Advisory Board 2004–Present AIGA Fellow 2006 AIGA Creative Leadership Campaign, Chair 2003–2007 AIGA Design Legends Gala, Chair 2003–2005 AIGA Design Legends Gala Committee Chair 2006, 2007 AIGA National Equal…
Design Observer Editorial Board and Contributor 2016–Present AIGA National President 2007–2009, 2013–2015 AIGA National Advisory Board 2007– Present AIGA, National Board of Trustees 1997–2000, 2007–2009, 2013–present Adobe Creative Expert 2001–2002 Adobe Education Design, Advisory Board 2004–Present AIGA Fellow 2006 AIGA Creative Leadership Campaign, Chair 2003–2007 AIGA Design Legends Gala, Chair 2003–2005 AIGA Design Legends Gala Committee Chair 2006, 2007 AIGA National Equal Opportunity, Co–chair 1993–1995 AIGA National Nominating Committee, Chair 1994, 1995 AIGA Medalist Committee, Chair 2000, 2001 AIGA National Finance Committee 1997–2000 AIGA Student Design Conference Committee 1998 AIGA National Brandesign Conference Committee 1998 AIGA Los Angeles, Vice President Events 1991–1993 AIGA Los Angeles, Advisory Board 1995–2000 AIGA Voice Conference, Creative Director 2001–2002 AIGA Los Angeles, President 1993–1995 Appleton Paper, Design Council 1998–2004 Art Center College of Design Faculty 1991–1993, 2007–Present California Institute of the Arts Faculty 1996–2006 Chrysler Awards for Excellence, Nominating Committee 1995–1999 Design Indaba Fellow Capetown, South Africa International Design Conference at Aspen, Fellow 1995 filmforum Los Angeles, Advisory Board 1993–2000 National Design Award, Nominee 2002, 2003 Otis College of Art and Design Faculty 1994–1996 Pacific Design Center Star of Design Inductee 2013 Step Magazine, Advisory Board 2002–2008
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