What a great day I experienced this past weekend. Call it all part of “the Chico Experience.” It had been years since I stepped foot on the campus of California State University, Chico. I was there for a celebration of 40 years of Graphic Design. Many alumni showed up to join in the celebration. There where a few people I recognized right off the bat. There were other’s that I couldn’t place the face even after I read their name badge. But this was not a reunion of the Graphic Design class of 1984. It was a look back at 40 years of successfully launching many careers into the crazy world of Visual Communication. The day wouldn’t have been complete with out a lecture from the one-and-only Gregg Berryman (Notes on Graphic Design and Visual Communication). I don’t think it surprises anyone that Professor Berryman is still teaching. His passion for design has always been infectious. It is part of his his legacy. I was very happy to see Professor George Turnbull. The wisdom and experience George shared in class has been very influential in my career and person growth.

Just found out that Chico State’s Design Departments is celebrating it’s 40th year. Well, it was 26 years ago that I left the campus life to return to San Jose and launch my career in design– That was 1984. I’m also excited to here that they have invited alumni to visit, and upload samples of their work to an online gallery (Chico State Graphic Design – Designer Submissions). It’s a blast to see some familiar names.I’m Looking forward to mingling with old classmates.

I submitted some of my work and even did my homework assignment – A 40 year poster. Here is my design: