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A Tribute to the SUNY Cobleskill Graphic Design Technology Class of 2025

QUESTION: What does it take to successfully complete a degree in Graphic Design?

The shortest answer is, "Iteration, iteration, iteration."

The longer answer is much more involved. Each of our graduates have shown amazing progress in their ability to solve visual problems. They know how to formulate and execute cohesive brands. Illustration, photography, typography, pre-press, UI design, UI development... They ARE READY to WORK.

Our Bachelors students produced amazing capstone projects under the tutelage of Prof. Adam Daily. They put together an amazing Senior Show:


GDOG Class of 2025 | Bachelors

Rayna Denofio, Marcus Flores, Bryan Juart, George Machala, Kimberly McCann, Devon Rooney, Jonathan Santana, James Svendsen, Jaden Sylvan


GDOG Class of 2025 | Associates

Kip Brownstein

«a student
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"Miller not only taught me the tools of the trade but showed me how to view the world through the lens of a designer. I can still count on him to answer any questions concerning my career or design in general."

—Eric DeFreitas

Teaching Design

After 35 years in the industry, a series of fortuitous events led me to become a Lecturer in the Graphic Design Technology Program @ SUNY Cobleskill. I love my job and am passionate about the subjects that I teach. My teaching philosophy is pretty straight forward: Learn it. Do it. Learn more. Do that. Repeat.

This might sound overly simplified, but, it is how I learned every new skill in my design repertoire. Most of my skills were self-taught or acquired through on-the-job training. Usually because a large project demanded it. Or, the company purchased new technology and someone had to learn how to operate it and make it part of the production process.

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Creative Direction | Brand Management

My career in graphic design began shortly before the emergence of desktop computers. I've operated and cleaned printing presses, taught myself typesetting, platemaking, and how to paste-up mechanicals for press. I began using Apple computers as a design tool in 1986. Since then, technology has produced an ever-changing landscape. One thing that has remained constant… the foundational principles of good design.

Since the mid-nineties, the focus of my work has centered on brand development, strategy and creative direction for a broad range of industries. Specifically, the design and production of brand identity, corporate communications, marketing strategies, multimedia advertising campaigns and print collateral.

Interface Design | Development

I worked on my first corporate website for a global brand in 1996. Since then, I've been involved in site-management, SEO, interface design, and social media strategy. Results included a Best Creative Non-Fiction Award in 2008 and a Webby Award for Best Magazine in 2009. Most recently, I've focused on front-end development.

Industry Design Experience 35 years

Creative Direction and Brand Management 25 years

Interface Design and Development 20 Years

A career in design?

here's what you need to know:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of web developers [graphic designers with programming knowledge] is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the continued popularity of mobile devices and ecommerce.

Keys to Success

Follow these simple steps to pass my class.

I learned what I teach during the years I spent as a creative professional. There are three things that helped me to manage my projects and stay successful:

01.

Suit Up | Show Up

I know, that's two things. But they belong together. Participate in all BB Collaborate sessions. Come to these sessions prepared. Participate. Be creative. Contribute.

02.

Keep Up

Manage your time wisely. Keep pace with the assignments. Turn them in on or before the deadline. If you get stuck, try to work it out. Or, see Step 3.

03.

If you fall… Get Up

If you are struggling with the material in any of my courses, ask for help. I'll get you through it. I have lots of office hours. Email me to set up an appointment.

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millergj@cobleskill.edu
Old Gym 104
125 Schenectady Avenue
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Office: 518-255-5343