PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
Tyler Handa is a graphic designer and illustrator from Levittown, PA. A dedicated, hardworking, and ambitious artist, he has a passion for creating and a talent for award-winning design. A senior at PCA&D pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design, Tyler was a founding member of the college’s in-house design firm, The Agency. He loves customizing fonts, using bright and bold colors, and illustrating fun characters. A kid at heart, he is working toward his dream of being paid to do what he loves. His interests outside of art and design include watching football, listening to a wide variety of music, and building Legos.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I’m really inspired by music and movies. Also, I’m inspired by designers such as Abi Connick, Michael Irwin, James Martin, and Allan Peters.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
After I graduate, I hope to specialize in brand identity, packaging, and type design.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
One thing I learned in my college experience that I didn’t expect was how to be resilient.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
There are a lot of people I look up to in my field, but Rosita Mullane, my high school commercial art teacher, has been a big part of my life and I really admire her.
WHAT ARE YOU READING/LISTENING TO/WATCHING?
Currently, I’m reading House Industries Lettering Manual by Ken Barber, listening to Walk the Moon, and watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
