OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Jacob is a Los Angeles based graphic designer currently studying Communication Arts. His interest in graphic design stems from the aesthetics and DIY ethics of the 1980s Hardcore scene. He has worked with clients ranging from Mark Bradford and the 2017 Venice Biennale to Chicago based classical music label, Cedille records while interning at both Poly-mode and Studio Rubric.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in Orange County CA but have lived in Los Angeles CA my whole life
LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Righty
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Night owl
FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Snoopy
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Tie between River’s Edge (1986) and Repo Man (1984)
FAVORITE TV SHOW TO BINGE WATCH?
Seinfeld
FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
80s Hardcore/Punk
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Instagram
FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Hard to pick just one, my favorite contemporary artist is Christian Rex van Minnen
LAST BOOK YOU READ?
Right now I’m reading The Death Archives: Mayhem 1984-94 by Jorn “Necrobutcher” Stubberud
FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
NKLA: No-Kill Los Angeles
FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Hanging out with my dog, Sid and going on night hikes
IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER…?
Full time Lyft driver
A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
Serenity now
