I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and educator based in Santa Fe, with two decades of experience creating brand identities, publications, and contemplative design work for education, music, and cultural institutions. I run a studio, teach at universities, and explore design as a mindful practice and cultural expression that connects craft, inquiry, community, and high-end style. I lead studios, organize contemplative design workshops and mindfulness retreats worldwide, and pursue work that blends rigorous craft with curiosity, collaboration, and compassion.

David Grey

I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and educator based in Santa Fe, with two decades of experience creating brand identities, publications, and contemplative design work for education, music, and cultural institutions. I run a studio, teach at universities, and explore design as a mindful practice and cultural expression that connects craft, inquiry, community, and high-end style. I lead studios, organize contemplative design workshops and mindfulness retreats worldwide, and pursue work that blends rigorous craft with curiosity, collaboration, and compassion.

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I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and educator based in Santa Fe, with two decades of experience creating brand identities, publications, and contemplative design work for education, music, and cultural institutions. I run a studio, teach at universities, and explore design as a mindful practice and cultural expression that connects craft, inquiry, community, and high-end style.

I lead studios, organize contemplative design workshops and mindfulness retreats worldwide, and pursue work that blends rigorous craft with curiosity, collaboration, and compassion.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at David Grey Graphic Design Studio
January 1, 2001 - Present
Partial client list; design services for branding, print, and digital media; co-management of design labs; portfolio reviews and community exhibitions; development of contemplative and studio-based practices.
Art Director & Senior Designer at Palette Recordings
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2021
Brand identity and packaging for an independent electronic music label; designed twenty-five 12” record labels and six full-length albums; led visual direction for releases and related materials.
Art Director & Senior Designer at Freewaves
October 1, 2002 - December 31, 2010
Brand identity and marketing materials for an international biennial new media festival; developed multiple campaigns and print/digital materials.
Art Director & Senior Designer at Clae Footwear
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Brand identity, catalogs, packaging, ads, and trade show materials for a start-up skateboarding footwear company.
Assistant Designer at Art & Text Magazine
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Support and design for an arts publication; involvement in editorial and visual production workflows.
Full-Time Visiting Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Courses taught: Motion Graphics I & II, Digital Imaging, History of Multimedia.
Chair & Assoc Professor, Graphic Design Dept at Santa Fe University of Art and Design
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Founded Graphic Design BFA; developed curriculum; oversaw labs, accreditation work, student exhibitions; contributed to long-term budgeting and strategic planning.
Contributing Faculty at UNM Taos
January 1, 2017 - Present
Courses taught: Introduction to Photography and Publication Design.
Administrative Chair, VisCom (GRDN & PHOTO BFAS) & Assoc Professor at Endicott College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Oversight of Graphic Design & Photography BFA requirements; portfolio reviews; guest lectures; lab management; curriculum review.
Founder, Publisher & Designer at Cottage Scholar
January 1, 2009 - Present
An experimental black-and-white broadsheet poster publication exploring graphic design as contemplative art.
Art Director & Senior Designer at The Parador Inn
January 1, 2019 - Present
Brand identity development and interior design renovations for a historic inn; signage, menus, and branded materials.
Founder / Publisher at Sun Mountain School of Contemplative Art
January 1, 2009 - Present
Mindfulness-based education combining graphic design apprenticeship with contemplative practice.

Education

MFA Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
BA Psychology at Tufts University
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Qualifications

AP Studio Art Portfolio Reader
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet