Art Direction & Brand

About

 

I love the challenge of finding new ways to tell a brand’s story.

I came to art direction by way of design and branding. I’m grateful I took the roundabout way to get here because it instilled a deep passion for strategic creative. I grew up in the Philippines and after having lived in various countries and states, I’m happy to call the Pacific Northwest home. I am currently art directing at REI and when not at work, you’ll find me exploring the outdoors and running trails, trying to survive puppy teenhood, and learning how to shoot film. In another life, I would’ve been an architect.

Clients & Collaborators 

Tether Inc._______________Design Agency

Uber Inc._________________Technology

Restoration Hardware______Home Furnishings

Samepage__________________Healthcare Systems

Genentech, Inc.___________Pharmaceutical

Character_________________Branding and Design Agency

Invenio___________________Business Consulting

Eric Heisserer____________Screenwriter & Director

Suzanne Rae_______________Fashion Designer

John Lok__________________Photography

Nader Khouri______________Photography

Adrian Elwell_____________Hair Stylist & Colorist

PCSNJ_____________________Non-Profit 

Hello Stranger____________Experience Design

Stacey Clarke Design______Graphic Designer 

BayTrailRunners___________Trail Races & Events

 

Education

2013
BFA Graphic Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

2000
BA Liberal Studies
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

 

 

 
 

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Drop me a line
sam@samanddesign.com