Judges

IMPRESS

Brian Boyl
Director of Interactive Design, Art Center College of Design

Brian Boyl, MFA UCLA '92, BA Physics Reed College, '85, is currently the Director of Interactive Design at Art Center College of Design. In this capacity he's currently building an undergraduate digital media design education focused on tackling the problem of how we prepare creatives to prosper in a professional future that's re-inventing itself every day. He previously worked as the Director of Motion Design at Art Center where in five years he built that area from a few scattered classes into an award winning program largely considered as being one of the top in the World.

Prof. Boyl, with decades of experience in digital media as a creative director, designer, producer, and developer, currently has his own consultancy in digital design and strategic communication. He has worked with clients such as Toyota, NASA, Disney, Nokia, Philips, Nintendo, Marvel Comics, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM.

Robin Tooms
Principal, Vice President, Brand and Interactive Strategy,Savage; AIGA National Board Member

Robin Tooms was born with a genetic gift that gave her eight hands and arms that she currently conceals beneath brightly colored, coordinated sweater sets. On any given day youcan find her utilizing those extra appendages to her advantage by simultaneously holding conference calls with clients, creating online marketing campaigns, serving on the National Board for AIGA, keeping AMA Houston's special interest group events in tip-top shape, working with management to set the direction of the company, updating the company blog and emailing numerous contacts, all while still managing to hit up an online Kate Spade sample sale. This refined multitasker works closely with clients to develop brand positioning, online marketing strategies, dynamic websites, engaging internal communications and social media campaigns. She is dedicated to staying on the forefront of innovative technologies that enhance communication and business. Robin is an alumna of University of Houston

Richard Turley
Creative Director, Bloomberg Businessweek

Richard Turley is the creative director of Bloomberg Businessweek. Turley moved to New York from London in 2010 to complete a redesign of the publication. The award winning redesign pushes the boundaries of traditional newsweekly and business magazine design. Prior to joining Businessweek, Turley served as the art director of The Guardian’s G2 section. Turley studied graphic design at Liverpool University, graduating in 1998. He currently sits on the board of the Society of Publication Designers.

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