Location: Orange County, CA.
Duration: Three years.
Education: Art Center College of Design.
Cultural influences: Swiss design really speaks to me. I always aim to design with simplicity and purpose.
Artistic influences: I am constantly inspired by architecture and its play of positive and negative space.
First big break: My collaboration with Pastilla Institute of Design on the Microsoft Surface launch was my first international campaign. I was thrilled to see our ads come to life in major cities around the world.
Work environment: A cozy office in Orange County.
Technique: Investigate, cultivate and activate.
Philosophy: The goal is to realize the full potential of brands. When business goals are fused with intelligent design, it enforces brand values and inspires lasting connections.
New York photographer Ralph Smith creates object portraits with surface quality and weight.