Born and raised in Minnesota, I escaped the -30° winters and now reside in a more temperate and verdant Portland, Oregon. I love art and design and am fascinated by how we interact with them both consciously and subconsciously.
T.J. Besaw
About Me
Experience
2017 – present
Amplexor, International | Creative Director + Design Manager
2014 – 2017
Sajan, Inc. | Senior Designer + Brand Manager
2011 – 2014
Bluestem Brands | Interactive Designer
2008 – present
Freelance Designer | Visual Design + Illustration
2007 – 2009
A.J. Forliti Photography | Production Specialist
Education
2006
Viterbo University | B.F.A. in Graphic Design with an emphasis in Illustration
2012
Minneapolis College of Art & Design | Continued education course on InDesign
2016
Seattle School of Visual Concepts | Advanced Typography
Volunteer
2017 – 2020
AIGA Seattle – Changemakers Series | Committee Member, Liaison & Volunteer
Things I love
Live music | Gardening | Tacos | Dogs that look like their owners | New places | Magnolia trees | Hummingbirds | The International Space Station | Marrakesh | Distance Running | The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan | The golden hour | The Rosie Project
