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Photograph of Chemi Montes

Chemi Montes Associate Professor Art

Degrees
MFA, Graphic Design, The Pennsylvania State University
BA, Graphic Design and Audiovisual Media, University of Salamanca, Spain

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Favorite Spot on Campus
La Calle Laurel
Bio
Chemi Montes’s (he/him) professional experience includes designing for print, motion graphics, and the web. Prior to and outside academic life, a combination of agency and freelance practice allowed Chemi to work with a diversity of clients ranging from small businesses and non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. He is the recipient of a Graphis Platinum award, in addition to earning top awards in numerous international juried competitions. His worked has been published in many design books and periodicals, including Communication Arts, Graphis Poster Annual, Graphis Design Annual, Graphis Typography Annual, Applied Arts, GD USA, The American Graphic Design Awards, Creativity International Awards, and numerous other publications.
See Also
Art Department
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Teaching

Spring 2024

  • GDES-210 Typography I: Visible Language

  • GDES-300 Typography II: Type and Image

  • GDES-420 Design Capstone

Fall 2024

  • GDES-210 Typography I: Visible Language

  • GDES-270 Design for Understanding

  • GDES-400 Visual Branding/Design Systems