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Adam has over 15 years of experience in website and graphic design and a deep knowledge in user experience. His inspirations come in many forms from looking at the latest website and digital asset creations to listening to albums and playing his guitar.
Adam is always looking for inspiration he can bring into his design work from looking at the latest websites online or listening to a new album. With over 15 year’s experience designing for print and web, he always strives to make the next project his best work.
Adam is creative Graphic Designer / Web Designer with 15+ year’s experience designing websites including template design, wireframing, and prototyping. Brand design experience includes both digital and print assets including brochure, logo, postcard, digital ads, and collateral design.
Adam has worked with many colleges and universities, including Harvard University, the University of Michigan, Purdue University, and Penn State. His award-winning design and UX work has garnered Gold ADDYs for the Harvard Graduate School of Education viewbook, Whitman College virtual tour, and University of Pennsylvania ad campaign. He’s also designed websites for healthcare systems across the country. Adam has a BA degree in Graphic Design from the University of Northern Iowa.
Most People Wouldn’t Know: I once had a guitar lesson randomly with Jim Root before he was famous in Des Moines at Ye Olde Guitar Shoppe when I was around 12 years old.
Favorite Local Establishment: Record Collector (I always tell people it’s one of the best record shops I’ve been to in the country and its greatness lives in Iowa City)
Favorite Food: It’s ever changing but right now I like the quickness and taste of yogurt.
Favorite TV Show: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and Seinfeld
Perfect Day: Any day where the inspiration comes to me. That could be rain or shine. Also traveling with my wife and son wherever we decide to go on our short trips. Camping in Decorah always seems to end up perfect.
Favorite Color: Surfer Orange
Favorite Music Genre or Artist: The shortlist is: The Kinks,
Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Iggy and The Stooges,
Yo La Tengo, Led Zeppelin, Jane’s Addiction, Blonde Redhead, and Sonic Youth
Favorite Book: On The Road – Jack Kerouac. I’m drawn to the concept of prose rhythm syncing with the cadence of jazz music.
Best Advice Received: “Pay off your credit card every month.” It was solid advice I received from my Grandpa. I say it to my son and he knows it without having a credit card yet.
Favorite Thing About Working at Meld: I like how collaborative the team is at Meld and the focus on producing great design work.
