Robynne Raye

Robynne Raye serves as a Part-Time Lecturer and co-founder of Modern Dog Design Co, a Seattle-based international design studio established in 1987. Her acclaimed work spans graphic design and illustration for clients including Showtime, The New York Times, Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, and Hillary Clinton.

Educational background:

• BA in Graphic Design, Western Washington University

Raye's research focuses on Graphic Design, Illustration, and Visual Communication, with specialized expertise in Poster Art and Board Graphics (skate/surf/snow culture). For over 30 years, she has lectured globally on design issues while creating internationally exhibited posters collected by institutions like the Library of Congress, Bibliothèque National de France, and Louvre’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

Key recognition:

• 50 Most Influential Designers Working Today (Graphic Design USA Magazine, 2013)

Major publications demonstrate her scholarly impact:

• 1000 Dog Portraits (Author)
• Modern Dog, 20 Years of Poster Art (Co-author)
• Inside the World of Board Graphics: Skate, Surf, Snow (Co-author)