Charles Lin

Charles Lin is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Graphic Design / Graduate Graphic Design at ArtCenter College of Design, where he teaches courses such as Comm Des 4: Identity Systems (GPRT-252-02). He is actively engaged in creative direction and consulting, with affiliations spanning academic, cultural, and corporate sectors.

Education:

• ArtCenter College of Design
• Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Johns Hopkins University, The Peabody Conservatory

His professional practice integrates design, culture, language, and community, reflected in his collaborations with institutions such as Google, Sundance Film Festival, The Kennedy Center, University of California, Berkeley, and various arts and advocacy organizations. His work emphasizes visual storytelling, brand identity, and socially engaged design.

Charles Lin has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Graphis, and honors from the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. He has also been recognized by Asian Pacific American Advocates and California Emerging Artists, underscoring his impact in both design and community advocacy.

He has been involved in residencies such as Wildwind Performance Lab and initiatives like Culture, Language, Community and CC Foundry, highlighting his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based creative practice. His consulting clients include major brands like Samsung Global, Dover Street Market, and Oscar Health Insurance, as well as nonprofit organizations such as Juma Ventures and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates.