Eric Chimenti

Biography

Professor Chimenti's design philosophy is to join idea to image, image to type, arranging all the elements into a cohesive whole that communicates to the intended audience. He turns information and communication into art, arranging, illustrating, designing, embellishing for various projects and clients, and teaching students how to do the same. Eric has been instructing students in art and design, since the last century. He places heavy emphasis on strong conceptual design and gaining an understanding of technical procedures, teaching students to create professional art that communicates effectively. He has worked for design agencies and advertising firms, and continues to run his own design business. He is also the Chair of Education for the Orange County Chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design in America. Professor Chimenti has created illustration and design spanning many industries and for many clients, among them AIGA, North American Title Corporation, IYEO Japan, Xengaru Fun Foods, BVRC Law, National Arbor Day Foundation, General Assembly PCUSA, Minder International, North American Title Company, Fluid Research Corporation, Balboa Instruments, Sage Software, Azel Publishing, Global Cellular, Insight For Living, Honda, Southern California Edison, Peach State Public Radio, USDA, John Wayne Airport, Western Medical Center and Chapman University. Recently he was awarded a Gold Advertising Award for the College of Performing Arts total public relations program he created, and his comprehensive logo design was selected for inclusion into LogoLounge: Master Library, Volume 2: 2000 Animal and Mythology Logos.

Research Interest

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences