J. Adam Brinson Email and Phone Number

I’m a designer based in Seattle with more than 16 years of professional experience. I’ve worked with a variety of clients, from Fortune 500 companies and world-class universities to neighborhood bars and public labor unions. I started working as a graphic designer in 2008—examples of my work include branding and visual identities, book layouts, way-finding systems, and outdoor/environmental advertising. Around 2018, I branched out into both motion and experiential design. Some examples of that work include interactive real-time graphics, exhibits/displays for conferences, motion graphic packages for virtual events, and temporary installations at live events.In 2023, I established my own studio as a freelance designer. I’ve learned that both curiosity and play are big motivators for me, so I try to lean into that for my work. That could mean getting to know new folks, learning unfamiliar software, diving into client’s subject matter, or just experimenting with animation techniques—all while trying to have at least a pretty good time doing it.In addition to my design work, I’m a practicing artist. I have some experience in painting and sculpture; recently, I’ve been making interactive projects. This gives me a chance to fall down rabbit holes of creative tech—for example, this year I’ve been exploring 3D printing, projection mapping, and audio reactive graphics. I’m also hoping to achieve my career-long goal of designing something that leaves the atmosphere (even if it’s just a sticker).Some of the clients I've worked with:Arizona State UniversityAspen InstituteBill & Melinda Gates FoundationBloodworks NWBroadview TaphouseCity of SeattleThe CrocodileExpediaGitHubFirst Hill Improvement AssociationFirst ModeForterraLes SchwabMicrosoftMoët Hennessy USANordstromObama FoundationSeattle Art MuseumSeattle Colleges FoundationSEIU 1199NWStarbucksTargetTerraPowerThird Place TechnologiesUbisoftUnited Way of King CountyUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of WashingtonThe Washington BusYouthCare