Hi! I’m Sean, a graphic designer based out of Los Angeles, born in Hong Kong, and raised on the Internet. Driven by my passion for experimental typography and collaboration, I approach design with technical expertise and emotional depth. I love tapping into niche subcultures and organizing my research into memorable stories. Offline, I’ve mentored aspiring creatives while continuing to explore, document, and grow—whether through the people around me or the pages of books.

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Contact

︎︎︎[sean@nagao.design]
︎︎︎[Instagram]
︎︎︎[LinkedIn]
︎︎︎[Résumé]

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Education

ArtCenter College of Design

Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

December 2023

Focused Coursework at ArtCenter

Berlin Study Away and Sponsored Project: Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions, Transdisciplinary Studio: Type + Authorship

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Experience

Editor and Designer

Source Material (SM) Publication, Pasadena, CA

[From—Memory] [Safe Spaces] [Faces] [Ways of Mapping]

Graphic Design Intern

April Greiman, Los Angeles, CA

Freelance Graphic Designer

Made in Space, Los Angeles, CA

[Website]

Freelance Graphic Designer

Maroon Vault, Los Angeles, CA

[Website]

Design Assistant

#legend, Hong Kong, HKSAR

[Website]

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Recognition

ArtCenter College of Design Student Gallery

The Getty (Poster), Paranodal (Poster), Paranodal (Book), Metolius (Packaging), Donald Glover Presents (Poster), and Joby Aviation (Poster). 2021–2023.

Paranodal (book)

[Communication Arts Typography 2024 Shortlist]

[Young Ones ADC 2023 Merit Award]

[View Project]

Metolius (packaging)

Young Ones ADC 2023 Shortlist

[Communication Arts Design 2022 Shortlist]

[View Project]

Joby Aviation (identity)

Young Ones ADC 2022 Shortlist

Nike Second Wind (poster)

[Graphis Poster Annual 2022 Honorable Mention]

St Baldricks Knight Commander 2020

Recognition for 10+ years of volunteer service.

[Website]