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Professor Randall Sexton is a faculty member in the Department of Design at San José State University (SJSU), holding the rank of Professor. He has served in leadership roles including Graphic Design Program Coordinator, School of Art and Design Associate Director, and Department of Design Chair. His professional background includes a career at IBM Corporation as a Designer/Art Director and founding his own firm, Sexton Design, specializing in visual communications for print and digital media. He teaches courses such as Advanced Typography II, Visual Communication & Process, and Graphic Design Portfolio.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington (1983).
Research & Teaching: Focuses on typography, graphic design pedagogy, and visual communication strategies. His work and student projects have been recognized in prominent design annuals like AIGA, Type Directors Club, and SIGGRAPH. He emphasizes design excellence through projects involving strategic art direction, rapid prototyping, and information visualization.
Awards & Recognition:
- Multiple citations in AIGA annuals
- Type Directors Club awards
- Graphis Posters awards
- SIGGRAPH exhibitions
- IDEA Magazine features
Professional Experience: Prior to academia, Sexton worked at IBM and founded Sexton Design, serving Bay Area startups and Fortune 500 companies. His practice bridges traditional print and emerging digital media.
