Chris A. Gruszka

Chris A. Gruszka is an Associate Professor at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). He holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. With over two decades of professional experience, Gruszka has worked in advertising animation, founding SeeGru Ink & Animation in 2001. His work spans broadcast television commercials, motion graphics, and print/web illustration for clients like Quaker Oats, Fox Sports, and PBS. He has pitched animated shows to networks such as Cartoon Network and Netflix and authored the children’s book Larping: Book One. His style emphasizes versatility, blending humor and pop culture commentary.

Education:

• BFA in Graphic Design, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Professional Experience:

• Founder of SeeGru Ink & Animation (2001–present)
• Animation career began at Mike Jones Film (1994)
• Clients include Quaker Oats, SuperValu, Fox Sports, and PBS

Artistic Focus: Animation, character design, storyboarding, and motion graphics with a focus on humor and stylistic versatility. His personal projects often twist pop culture for comedic effect.

Additional Work: Authored children’s book Larping: Book One.