Thomas Hull

Thomas Hull is a Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of the Graphic Design program at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA (since 2019). He also serves as Partner/Design Director at Rigsby Hull in Houston and has held adjunct faculty roles at SCAD (2012–2015) and guest lectureships at Brigham Young University-Online and Idaho (2016). His career spans over two decades in design, with notable roles as Creative Director for the LIVESTRONG Rebranding (2013) and Art Director for projects like Peace Meals (2008) and Walter P Moore Communications (2006).

• Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Brigham Young University

Research interests include visual communication strategies, branding, and the intersection of design with societal issues. His work emphasizes storytelling through design, as seen in projects like Eight Rugs, Eight Stories (2005) and the Michael Ray Charles exhibition catalog (1997). Awards include multiple Gold and Bronze honors from the Art Directors Club of Houston and recognition from organizations like AIGA and ASID.

His publications include Keeping the Republic (2017), exploring political systems and citizenship. Presentations include talks on design evolution in business contexts (e.g., HOW Design Live, 2016).

• Awards: Over 20 design awards across categories like annual reports, branding, and exhibition catalogs

No advising or grant information is explicitly stated. Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Graphic Arts, The Printing Museum Board, and Type Director’s Club.

Labs/Teams: Co-founded Rigsby Hull, a design firm with a focus on strategic visual solutions.