Hi, I'm AaronπŸ‘‹πŸΌ

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A designer & artist with 10+ years of experience in both agency and in-house positions. Originally hailing from the Chicago suburbs, many of the skills I refined in the creative world were first developed as a musician in the underground metal and hardcore punk scene β˜ οΈβ›“οΈπŸ–€ designing, and self-releasing albums, booking tours, making logos and merch, working with labels large and small, and organizing DIY shows for the better part of 20 years 🫠

In 2019, I earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania πŸ’Έ with an emphasis on cultural analysis, photography, and video. I taught photo and design classes at UPenn, as well as in youth summer programs, such as National Geographic Student Expeditions ⛰️ I have a strong passion for leading, for sharing knowledge, and for making things collaboratively.

Today, I run a small zine press called Mechanical Soft Press πŸ“–, recently earned my motorcycle license, and got rid of my apartment in NYCΒ to travel in Europe for the first two months of 2023 (will eat Italian food with you any day of the week 🍝 ). You can currently find me trying on the LA lifestyle at my friend's apartment on the East Side.

Recent clients include FX, Capitol One, Komos Tequila, HSS, AMEX, Disney Gift Card, Stackwell, MintNFT, Doladira, and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health πŸ₯ I love conceptual problem solving, building brands, image making, writing, and anything social. Also plants. I love plants and running a little Etsy store.

View my resume here and reach out anytime πŸ”— πŸ“Έ βœ‰οΈ

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