Distinguished Alumni

ArtCenter’s multidisciplinary network of influential alumni working at the cutting edge of art, design and entertainment has established a legacy of creative excellence recognized around the world. Our community of innovators, disruptors and visionaries are the creators behind some of the most iconic products, films, images and experiences across an array of industries — your favorite pieces of pop culture and cultural innovations likely originated at ArtCenter.

Creative Direction

John Van Hamersveld (BFA 64) Iconic graphic artist and album cover designer
Sean Ohlenkamp (BFA 09) executive creative director, Amazon

Entertainment Design

Kendall Cronkhite (BS 91) production designer, Dreamworks Animation
Mark Jason Page (BS 97) Disney Imagineer

Film

Zack Snyder (Film '89) visionary writer-director-producer behind Dawn of the Dead, 300, Watchmen, Man of Steel, Justice League and many others.
Michael Bay (BFA 88) blockbuster director and producer of Bad Boys, The Rock, Armageddon and Transformers.

Fine Art

Jennifer Steinkamp (BFA 89) installation artist
Edgar Arceneaux (BFA 96) multimedia artist

Graphic Design

Clement Mok (BFA 80) design instigator–Apple, Sugarfish, AIGA
Hans Neubert (BFA 92) principal and global creative director, Gensler

Illustration

Drew Struzan (BFA 70) Designer of iconic posters for the Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter film franchises
Mike Shinoda (BFA 98) artist, musician and founder/lead vocalist of Linkin Park and Fort Minor

Interaction Design

Chase Morrison (BS 18) Designer, Google Creative Lab
Kelly Weldon (BS 16) Senior User Designer, Adobe

Photography and Imaging

Andrew Bernstein (BFA 81) official photographer, LA Lakers
Yu Tsai (BFA) fashion and celebrity photography; judge on America’s Next Top Model

Product Design

Claude Zelwegger (BS 91) director of design, Google
Natalie Candrian (BS 98) lead creative on product for Saysh (Olympian Allyson Felix’ performance and lifestyle footwear brand)