Hi, my name is Steven Klock
I have been working as a graphic designer and artist for over 25 years and have been involved in some form of art since I was young. I realized at an early age, my talents in art, drawing, and painting, and so decided to follow a career as an artist.
In 1992, I began studies at the Art Institute of Seattle with a focus on graphic design, but my education also included advertising and illustration. I graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle in 1994 from the Visual Communications program. Following graduation, I worked in print shops for several years, doing everything from bindery and production to both traditional and digital pre-press printing. During this time, I continued on improvement of both my graphics and fine art skills and had several art exhibitions in various venues of downtown Seattle.
In 1996, I landed a Graphics position at a 24-hour cable television news station, NorthWest Cable News (an affiliate of Belo/NBC). And, over the years I've further gained expertise in design, art, print and web production. My experience has led me through several opportunities, including a position as an in-house graphic designer for the prestigious Bellevue Club in Bellevue, WA through the early 2000s.
In mid-2007, I moved with my wife and kids from beautiful, albeit cloudy, Seattle to sunny Southern California for better job opportunities, where I landed a position as Sr. Graphic Designer. In 2009, while working as a full-time designer, I worked to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Web and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Online Division, which I completed in September of 2013. Because of the added education in not only web design, but photography and video, the degree has helped to raise my experience level and my present title to Sr. Multimedia Designer, for Bourns, Inc. in Riverside, CA.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
(online division)
Bachelor of Science Degree
Web Design & Interactive Media
Alumni, September 2013
(online division)
Bachelor of Science Degree
Web Design & Interactive Media
Alumni, September 2013
Art Institute of Seattle
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
Visual Communications
Alumni, September 1994
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
Visual Communications
Alumni, September 1994
Awards and Competitions
Awards
1st place Design Award:
University of Washington Alumni Husky Band Design Competition
University of Washington Alumni Husky Band Design Competition
1st place Design Award:
KSPC design competition
KSPC design competition
2013 Dean’s List: Art Institute of Pittsburgh
2nd place Design Award:
Art Institute of Pittsburgh “Create Tomorrow” Design Competition
Art Institute of Pittsburgh “Create Tomorrow” Design Competition
The Bellevue Club Employee Excellence & Achievement Award
Alphagraphics Employee Excellence & Achievement Award
Recognitions
Design Recognition:
UCR Bourns College of Engineering: Advertising & Design Contributions
UCR Bourns College of Engineering: Advertising & Design Contributions
Design Recognition:
STEM Camps and STEP Conferences: Design Contributions
STEM Camps and STEP Conferences: Design Contributions
Design Recognition:
Art Institute of Seattle Alumni Gallery Exhibition
Art Institute of Seattle Alumni Gallery Exhibition
Art Exhibitions
2014 - Present - Adobe Behance Online Gallery
2014 - 2019 - Shirt Battle Online Gallery
2008 - 2013 - Art Institute of Pittsburgh Student Online Gallery
2007 - 2008 - Creative Hotlist Online Gallery
2006 - Art Institute of Seattle Alumni Exhibition (Seattle, Wa)
2005 - The Ballroom Club in Fremont Art Gallery Exhibition (Seattle, Wa)
2005 - Southcenter Mall Macy’s Wall Art Display (Tukwila, Wa)
2004 - Corner Bar Gallery Exhibition (Downtown Seattle, Wa)
2004 - Bellevue Mall Bon Marché (Macy’s) Wall Art Display (Bellevue, Wa)
2003 - Redmond Bon Marché (Macy’s) Foyer Window Display (Redmond, Wa)
2002 - Seattle Belltown Aveda Salon Art Exhibition (Seattle, Wa)
2001 - Aristocrat’s Club Art Gallery Exhibition (Seattle, Wa)