Julio Martinez

Julio Martinez is a Lecturer in the Department of Design at San José State University (SJSU). He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from SJSU (2001). His professional career includes roles at Pentagram, an international design firm, where he worked on branding, print, packaging, exhibit, and web design projects. He co-founded studio1500, a San Francisco-based design firm specializing in brand development and client collaboration, and currently serves as Diversity Chair for the AIGA San Francisco Board of Directors.

Education:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Program, CSU-San Jose, 2001

Research/Practice Focus: Julio’s work emphasizes community-oriented design, pro-bono initiatives for Bay Area non-profits via the Taproot Foundation, and collaborative design solutions. His client experience spans cultural institutions (e.g., Computer History Museum, Magnes Museum) and tech companies (e.g., Logitech, Symantec).

Labs/Teams: Co-founder and Creative Director at studio1500; active leadership in AIGA San Francisco.