Hi, I’m TIM LAPAGLIA, a senior graphic designer and art director with over 25 years of experience shaping print and digital visuals for action sports brands. I specialize in magazine layouts, promotional campaigns, logo design, and UX-focused web experiences that engage readers and convert customers. I’m passionate about brand consistency, accessible outputs, and creating polished designs—from print inserts to e-commerce sites. I collaborate closely with editors, marketers, and manufacturers to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

TIM LAPAGLIA

Hi, I’m TIM LAPAGLIA, a senior graphic designer and art director with over 25 years of experience shaping print and digital visuals for action sports brands. I specialize in magazine layouts, promotional campaigns, logo design, and UX-focused web experiences that engage readers and convert customers. I’m passionate about brand consistency, accessible outputs, and creating polished designs—from print inserts to e-commerce sites. I collaborate closely with editors, marketers, and manufacturers to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

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Hi, I’m TIM LAPAGLIA, a senior graphic designer and art director with over 25 years of experience shaping print and digital visuals for action sports brands. I specialize in magazine layouts, promotional campaigns, logo design, and UX-focused web experiences that engage readers and convert customers.

I’m passionate about brand consistency, accessible outputs, and creating polished designs—from print inserts to e-commerce sites. I collaborate closely with editors, marketers, and manufacturers to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Hi-Torque Publications
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026
Dirt Bike & Dirt Wheels: Directed art and graphic design for monthly issues, overseeing layouts that increased reader engagement through optimized visuals; developed page designs with digital image editing, ensured press-ready PDFs for production; created specialty print inserts, direct mail ads, and trade show backdrops with UI-friendly elements for digital versions.
Web / Digital Media Designer at ClickFly Media (Freelance)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created and designed email marketing campaigns with a focus on UX to boost click-through rates; built and maintained WooCommerce stores for action sports products using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring responsive design and accessibility.
Art Director, Graphic Design & Digital Media at Hi-Torque Publications
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2026
Directed art and graphic design for Dirt Bike & Dirt Wheels monthly issues; Led graphic and web design for Electric Bike Magazine with UX improvements; Created graphics for R/C Car, ATV/UTV Action; Managed promotional campaigns across seven Hi-Torque titles, including specialty print inserts, direct mail, and trade show backdrops; Designed subscription print/web banner ads and renewal materials; Built and maintained WordPress sites and led email campaigns via Mailchimp to raise engagement.
Web / Digital Media Designer (Freelance) at ClickFly Media
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created and designed email marketing campaigns with strong UX; Built and maintained WooCommerce stores on WordPress using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; Ensured responsive design and accessibility; Focused on intuitive UI for action-sports products.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree, Graphic Design at Platt College, Pasadena, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Graphic Design Certificate at Platt College, Pasadena, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Graphic Design Coursework at Brooks College, Long Beach, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Associate of Arts Degree, Graphic Design at Platt College, Pasadena, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Graphic Design Certificate, Multimedia at Platt College, Pasadena, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Graphic Design Coursework at Brooks College, Long Beach, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Qualifications

Graphic Design Certificate, Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Associate of Arts Degree, Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper OBOR Tires

    Led the complete redesign and ongoing management of the OBOR Tires website. This involved overseeing all design elements to enhance user experience and handling all digital marketing initiatives to drive traffic and increase brand visibility.

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    paper OBOR Tires

    Led the complete redesign and ongoing management of the OBOR Tires website. This involved overseeing all design elements to enhance user experience and handling all digital marketing initiatives to drive traffic and increase brand visibility.

    obor-tires.com