Karl Engebretson

Type|Book|Graphic Designer

Saint Paul, MN, USA

Work Experience

University Of Minnesota

Lecturer

Courses:
GDES 2345 Typography
GDES 3352 Identity & Symbols
GDES 4361w Senior Thesis & Writing
September 2017 - Present Minnesota, United States

University Of Minnesota

Graduate Instructor

Instructor for the U of M's College of Design typography and upper level studio courses. I incorporate tactile learning, digital proficiency, fundamentals and marshmallows.

Courses taught:
GDES 2345 Typography (3x)
GDES 3352 Identity & Symbols (1x)
GDES 4345 Advanced Typography (1x)
GDES 4362 Senior Thesis & Exhibition (1x)
September 2014 - Present Minnesota, United States

Freelance

Freelance graphic designer / illustrator

Freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Specializing in identity work, poster design, event design, icon design, technical illustration and large, complex printed designs like catalogs, event books, etc.
September 2005 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Northern Brewer

Lead Designer

Catalog design, branding, packaging, retail design, events, product photography.
September 2005 - August 2014 Roseville, Minnesota, United States

Education

University Of Minnesota

MFA Graphic Design

September 2014 - May 2017 Minnesota, United States

University Of Minnesota

Bachelor of Fine Arts—Graphic Design, Bachelor of Applied Science—Outdoor Education

January 2000 - May 2005 Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Design Observer

Book Cover—2014 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition

2015

University Of Minnesota

Outstanding Teaching Award

2017

University Of Minnesota

Mary Hoover Award for Teaching Excellence

2016

Skills

Adobe Illustration, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw, Color Theory, Digital Photography, DSLR, Event Photography, Graphic Design, GREP, Icon Design, Illustration, Lettering, Letterpress, Logo Design, Photography, Poster Design, Printmaking, Product Photography, Retail Environment, Signage, Studio Photography, Technical Illustration, Type Design,