Alumni Careers

Prominent artists and designers are proud to claim MCAD as their point of entry into the world of creativity and meaning. Our alumni are true entrepreneurs in their respective disciplines—leading projects and mentoring people in corporations, schools, nonprofits, design firms, and independent studios.

Mike Jakab ’99 Designer at Motorola Mobility Jakab is responsible for the visuals, transitions, typography, and patterns seen in the software on Motorola’s phones, tablets, and other devices.	Vance Wellenstein ’05 Graphic Designer Wellenstein’s clients include the New York Times, the Museum of Modern Art, Good magazine, and Yale University.
Aaron Draplin ’00 Graphic Designer Draplin owns and operates the design firm Draplin Design Co.	Samantha French ’05 Painter Participating in the MCAD Art Sale is probably one of the biggest reasons that I'm a full-time artist today.
Todd Larson, ’88 Director of Technology Support Services at MCAD From acoustic to electric, from analog to digital, Todd Larson has seen and heard it all.	Craig Rice Just a glance at Craig Rice’s resume is frightening – he’s done so much! Luckily, for MCAD’s benefit, he applies plenty of this experience when he teaches.
Tuesday Bassen ’11 Illustrator Thanks to a small car, just a few prior connections, and ample curiosity, Tuesday Bassen (’11) started a New York-based career within months of graduating MCAD.	Sarah Wieben ’04 Painter “I feel people should go to school twice. Once in their twenties, and then again after they’ve lived a while, done other things.”
Jeff Jones ’95 Coordinator of the Academic Services Department Jeff Jones is like a roadie for art and design.

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