Syed Hamza-Salar Hassan

ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN

Syed Hamza-Salar Hassan (He/Him, preferred name “Hamza”) is a graphic designer and monster enthusiast. He holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Art and Philosophy, graduating Magna Cum Laude and with Dean’s Honors from University of California, Santa Cruz in 2017. Hamza was an illustrator prior to joining the Graduate Graphic Design program at ArtCenter College of Design in Fall 2020. His interests in design include visual systems and typography, particularly in the areas of entertainment, art and culture. When not working or binging multi-hour video essays on the internet, Hamza enjoys listening to music, playing table-top games and making puns.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?

I was born in Lahore, Pakistan and am currently based in Pasadena CA.

FAVORITE MOVIE, TV SHOW, BOOK, AND/OR PODCAST?

Movie: Paterson (Dir: Jim Jarmusch, 2016) TV Show: Mad Men Book: Circe by Madeline Miller Podcast: Insert Credit

IF YOU COULD BE REMEMBERED FOR ONE THING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

The positive impact I’ve had on people’s lives.