This four-part lecture series addresses the intellectual and emotional experience of design and typography in relationship to the changing geometry of space.

Session 1/4
Nik Hafermaas

Nik Hafermaas advocates for integrated art and design programs across all media formats. As Managing Partner of Creation at Graft Brandlab in Berlin and former Chair of the Graphic Design Department at ArtCenter, he presents spatial projects that leverage the relationship between groundbreaking technology and being human.

Session 2/4
Cody Clark

Cody Clark, principal director of RSM Design in Los Angeles shares projects from his years of experience as a typographic and branding expert working with the physical manifestations of the brand in the built environment to create exciting and engaging narratives.

Session 3/4
Dan Goods

As leader of The Studio at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dan Goods transforms complex concepts into meaningful stories that can be universally understood. The team’s work is presented in public spaces, art museums, as well as outer space. In this lecture, he shares his journey as a graphic designer and his passion about creating moments where people are reminded of the gift and privilege of being alive.

Session 4/4
Kenny Gravillis

Kenny Gravillis, co-founder of boutique agency Gravillis Inc., talks about his journey as a graphic designer, from designing classic album packages for Public Enemy, LL Cool J, and The Notorious B.I.G. to posters for Oscar-winning films such as Free Solo, BlacKkKlansman, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Bohemian Rhapsody.