100+ Alumni of Note
It is estimated that there are more than 14,000 alumni of the college. Collectively, they have had a profound impact on our culture in the last 100 years. Who are they? Architects, artists, businesspeople, cartoonists, critics, designers, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, filmmakers, illustrators, painters, photographers, printmakers, publishers, teachers, writers, and more. They are directing nonprofits, constructing buildings, running their own businesses, and working with underserved communities. In short, they are using their arts education to shape the world. This list gives you a small sample of the range of alumni achievements. 1. Erik Adigard (’87) and Patricia McShane (’87):
designers and founders of the design firm M-A-D; created original design of Wired magazine; won prestigious Chrysler Design Award in 1998. 2. Andre Andreev (’05), G. Dan Covert (’03), and Jennifer Hung (’01): award-
winning graphic designers, their clients include MTV and VH1. 3. Robert Arneson (’56):
sculptor recognized for his pivotal role in establishing ceramics as a medium for contemporary sculpture. 4. Patrick Arrasmith (’94):
illustrator whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and numerous magazines and books. 5. Lawrence Azerrad (’95):
designer and principal at LAD, design and art direction studio; former art director for Warner Brothers Records; and faculty member at Art Center College of Design. 6. Jules de Balincourt (’98):
artist; his work is shown at the Saatchi Gallery in London.
7. Giorgio Baravalle (’92):
designer and founder of design firm de.MO; has pub lished 13 books, mainly on photojournalism. 8. Robert Bechtle (’54):
prominent photorealist painter; his well-received retrospective organized by SFMOMA toured nationally in 2005. 9. Billy Al Bengston (’55):
painter and central figure in the 1960s art scene in Los Angeles; his work has been described as “at the intersection of Pop and Color Field.” 10. Garry Knox Bennett (’61):
studio furniture maker of work with unexpected shapes and combinations of color and material. 11. Libby Black (’01): artist;
known for her drawing and sculptural representations of objects in the world of fashion and luxury. 12. Ralph Borge (’52): painter
and faculty member; recognized for his sweeping landscapes of the Bay Area. 13. Gaby Brink (’95): designer,
co-founder, and principal of Templin Brink Design.
14. Kathan Brown (’68):
printmaker and founder of Crown Point Press; has worked with prominent artists such as Diebenkorn, LeWitt, Marden, Marioni, and Thiebaud. 15. Tecoah Bruce (’74, ’79):
art consultant, former board chair, and current trustee. 16. Raul Cabra (’90): designer
and principal of design firm Cabra Diseño; published a series of books on designers for Chronicle Books. 17. Squeak Carnwath (’77):
artist and recipient of numerous honors and awards, including SFMOMA’s SECA Art Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, and NEA Grants; current faculty at UC Berkeley. 18. Patrick Coyne (’83): editor
and designer of Communication Arts magazine. 19. Tomie dePaola (’69):
illustrator and author of more than 200 books; winner of Caldecott Honor award for his book Strega Nona. 20. Anthony Discenza (’00):
artist; his work appeared in the 2000 Whitney Biennial. 21. Terry Dougall (’72):
president and founder of Dougall Design Associates, the top theme and interior design firm in the US gaming industry. 22. June Felter (’58): painter
and printmaker; part of the Bay Area Figurative Art Movement.