For 60 years, the first edition of Graphic Design USA has recognized ‘People to Watch’ who embody the spirit of the creative community. Individuals we know and respect for a combination of talent, success, leadership, newsworthiness, influence, and community service writ large.
5 by 5 Design serves dozens of clients in various locations, sectors, and industries.
Elliott’s design experience has led him to London, Dublin, Sydney, and New York, working in a wide range of industries, brands, and products.
Cesar’s work has been recognized with more than 50 awards from top organizations such as Graphis, AIGA, and AdFed
Anne H. Berry is a writer, designer, and Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Design at Cleveland State University (CSU).
SVP Partners was co-founded in 1998 by Bob Vitale, whose community work includes The Fairfield Theatre Company and Sticks for Soldiers.
As an Associate Creative Director, Laura Frisvold is helping grow the Maverick Studios creative team.
Beth Ponticello has led graphic design, cultivating relationships with and elevating the missions of numerous nonprofit organizations for 27 years at CEDC.
Kathy Sara is the Creative Director of Core Creative – a 40-member in-house creative studio within Parsons Corporation.
Larry Hruska is a Creative Director for Garrison Hughes Design (GHD), an arm of Garrison Hughes Advertising.
Kim Vandrilla has led efforts in rebranding, app/website launches, storytelling for funding before now heading Brand & Creative, DTC at The Clorox Company.
Shayla Hufana is a Filipino-American artist, designer and art director with a BFA in Graphic Design and 15+ years of professional experience.
Matt is the Head of Design and Creative Director at Fortnight Collective, a marketing agency helping brands be better and faster.
Jonathan and Anna have thrived on the business and creative relationship they formed over 20 years ago when they met at the office of Poulin + Morris.
Rachel is a creative visionary, empathetic leader and the founder of 7 Layer Studio.
Bruce Power’s Creative Strategy and Communications staff handle internal and external publications, signage, exhibits, websites, social media and more.
Marysia Walker is a passionate creative who truly cares about her client partners, colleagues, project work, and community.
Vasheena Brisbane is the Associate Director of Visual Design and Communications at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
With his background as a printmaker and renowned street artist, John co-founded Vault49 in 2002.
Paul has spent over thirty years helping shape, create, design, innovate and transform some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
Adrienne flexes her strategic eye and creativity to lead the expression team at Clarkmcdowall.
Joseph Han is a creative director at COLLINS in New York.
Karla Pámanes is an award-winning designer and branding expert based out of San Antonio, Texas.
From a young age, Darcey McCormick has had an eye for pattern and color and knew that her future resided in the field of art and design.
Scott Petts is an award-winning Australian Designer and Creative Director.
Conor Birney is Executive Design Director at Madwell in Brooklyn.
Sarah A. Cohen is Associate Creative Director at loyalkaspar.
Charles Thomas is an Indonesian-born, US graphic designer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Jennifer Bernstein has been a practicing designer and educator for over twenty years.
Liz Danzico (she/her) is part designer, part educator, and full-time dog owner, at the intersection of product, design, innovation, and education.
Kate has spent the better part of three decades creating and crafting design-forward work for companies that believe in the transformative power of design.
Founded by New Jersey natives Adam (Gold) and Jerry (Snow), GoldenSnow is a marketing and branding house based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Taja Dockendorf is the founder and creative director of Pulp+Wire, an award-winning consumer packaging, branding, and digital agency.
John Davis is part of Cyber Graphics, offering everything from Brand Creation, Package Design, Photography, Prototyping, 3D visualization to Flexo Pre-Press/Plate manufacturing.
Gary Wong is a graphic designer with over three decades in the industry.
Rowdy Domstead currently owns and operates a company specializing in design and branding for musical artists and businesses outside the music industry
Elise Roy, MS, JD, is a Principal Architect for User Experience at Salesforce where she leads teams in implementing inclusive user experiences.
Samantha Tableriou is an award-winning graphic designer based in central Illinois.
Darcy launched Second Language Design in 2013 to serve clients interested in top level work with less red tape.
Louise Sandhaus is a graphic designer and faculty member at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
