Bio
John DeVylder has
been working as a graphic designer in Chicago since 1996. He has developed
his craft working in print and interactive media creating identities,
marketing material and websites for Fortune 500 companies across a full
spectrum of industries, as well as non-profit organizations and other
institutions. John's talents have been employed by Mark Oldach Design,
Liska + Associates, and Arc Worldwide (formerly Semaphore Partners and
Giant Step). John is currently working as a free agent developing user-friendly
brand experiences for the online travel industry.
Prior to moving to
Chicago, John attended Rhode Island School of Design, receiving a BFA
in Graphic Design and focusing additional coursework on printmaking. While
at RISD he assisted with the instruction of eight courses including Color
Theory, Typography and Computer Training. Through his own studies John
learned to think visually, experiment and approach design problems strategically.
Late in 2003, looking
for a reprieve from pushing pixels, John enrolled in a letterpress course
at The Center for Book and Paper Arts. Within months he had serendipitously
acquired three letterpresses (one quite small, the others quite large) and
is currently developing his skills as a printer.
John lives in an
Oak Park bungalow with his wife Janna, sons Gustav & Elias, and dog Zeppo.
Life is good.
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