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Christopher Kornmann is an accomplished art director and graphic designer who combines his passion for music with his love for design. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a sole proprietor when he started Spit + Image. His reputation is built on relationships with every major record label and several significant independent labels as well. He has been an active member of The Recording Academy since 2002 and the Latin Recording Academy since 2017. He has also been a member of the AIGA for many years. Specialties: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Package Design, Merchandising, Brand Identity, Publication Design + Advertising Clients include Universal Music Group, Fuse, Verve Music Group, M Press Records, Blue Note Records, Roc Nation, In A Circle Records, Sony Music, Arista Records, Elektra Entertainment, BMG Entertainment, Music Today, Rebel Records, Iridium Jazz Club, Cloud 9 Productions, Red Bull Records, Independent Film Channel, Dreyfus Records, Rock Ridge Music, RCA/Victor Records, Flagship Records, and Roadrunner Records.…Christopher Kornmann is an accomplished art director and graphic designer who combines his passion for music with his love for design. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a sole proprietor when he started Spit + Image. His reputation is built on relationships with every major record label and several significant independent labels as well. He has been an active member of The Recording Academy since 2002 and the Latin Recording Academy since 2017. He has also been a member of the AIGA for many years. Specialties: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Package Design, Merchandising, Brand Identity, Publication Design + Advertising Clients include Universal Music Group, Fuse, Verve Music Group, M Press Records, Blue Note Records, Roc Nation, In A Circle Records, Sony Music, Arista Records, Elektra Entertainment, BMG Entertainment, Music Today, Rebel Records, Iridium Jazz Club, Cloud 9 Productions, Red Bull Records, Independent Film Channel, Dreyfus Records, Rock Ridge Music, RCA/Victor Records, Flagship Records, and Roadrunner Records.

Christopher Kornmann

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Designer, +2

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Christopher Kornmann is an accomplished art director and graphic designer who combines his passion for music with his love for design. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a sole proprietor when he started Spit + Image. His reputation is built on relationships with every major record label and several significant independent labels as well. He has been an active member of The Recording Academy since 2002 and the Latin Recording Academy since 2017. He has also been a member of the AIGA for many years. Specialties: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Package Design, Merchandising, Brand Identity, Publication Design + Advertising Clients include Universal Music Group, Fuse, Verve Music Group, M Press Records, Blue Note Records, Roc Nation, In A Circle Records, Sony Music, Arista Records, Elektra Entertainment, BMG Entertainment, Music Today, Rebel Records, Iridium Jazz Club, Cloud 9 Productions, Red Bull Records, Independent Film Channel, Dreyfus Records, Rock Ridge Music, RCA/Victor Records, Flagship Records, and Roadrunner Records.…Christopher Kornmann is an accomplished art director and graphic designer who combines his passion for music with his love for design. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a sole proprietor when he started Spit + Image. His reputation is built on relationships with every major record label and several significant independent labels as well. He has been an active member of The Recording Academy since 2002 and the Latin Recording Academy since 2017. He has also been a member of the AIGA for many years. Specialties: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Package Design, Merchandising, Brand Identity, Publication Design + Advertising Clients include Universal Music Group, Fuse, Verve Music Group, M Press Records, Blue Note Records, Roc Nation, In A Circle Records, Sony Music, Arista Records, Elektra Entertainment, BMG Entertainment, Music Today, Rebel Records, Iridium Jazz Club, Cloud 9 Productions, Red Bull Records, Independent Film Channel, Dreyfus Records, Rock Ridge Music, RCA/Victor Records, Flagship Records, and Roadrunner Records.

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Christopher Kornmann is an accomplished art director and graphic designer who combines his passion for music with his love for design. For the past 25 years, he has worked as a sole proprietor when he started Spit + Image. His reputation is built on relationships with every major record label and several significant independent labels as well. He has been an active member of The Recording Academy since 2002 and the Latin Recording Academy since 2017. He has also been a member of the AIGA for many years.

Specialties: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Package Design, Merchandising, Brand Identity, Publication Design + Advertising

Clients include Universal Music Group, Fuse, Verve Music Group, M Press Records, Blue Note Records, Roc Nation, In A Circle Records, Sony Music, Arista Records, Elektra Entertainment, BMG Entertainment, Music Today, Rebel Records, Iridium Jazz Club, Cloud 9 Productions, Red Bull Records, Independent Film Channel, Dreyfus Records, Rock Ridge Music, RCA/Victor Records, Flagship Records, and Roadrunner Records.

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Art Director + Graphic Designer at Spit + Image

January 1, 1999 - Present

Art Director + Graphic Designer responsible for ideation, research, art direction, design and execution of printed and online materials. Develop visual concepts from project briefs; design logos, branding materials and advertisements; produce brochures, posters and product packaging; collaborate with marketing teams to create visual content for campaigns; develop layouts and graphics for websites, social media, and email campaigns.

Art Director + Graphic Designer at CMJ

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Conceptualized, designed, and oversaw the CMJ New Music Report production and associated products and services. Coordinated with record labels and printers to design, print, and place advertising within the publication. Directed assignments and scheduling for all graphic design work in the art department. Consulted with publisher, editors-in-chief and CEO to prepare and monitor production schedules.

Graphic Designer at Freelance

November 1, 1994 - September 1, 1996

Design and production of posters, logos, newsletters, advertising and promotional materials for clients including The Children’s Museum, Rock Bottom Brewery, Dark Horse Comics, and WellMed.

Graphic Designer at Progressive Beauty

May 1, 1992 - May 1, 1994

Responsible for the planning, coordination and design of printed pieces. Design print media including advertising, logos, brochures and packaging. Conceive and implement creative marketing strategies. Extensive knowledge of Apple computers; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).