Led by James Kuo, MFA, CGD, RGD. Design Platform is your partner in developing inspired design solutions for digital, print and environments that communicate, educate and resonate. James believes that it isn’t the design that makes something beautiful; the beauty comes from how it functions and the purpose it serves. This philosophy helps him transition between media with ease, creating appropriate and thoughtful solutions.
As part of the in-house design team at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, James gained a unique perspective on how design must be meaningful, approachable and translatable. Clients appreciate his graciousness, passion and wonderfully positive attitude. Knowing that the best solutions result from a blend of collaboration, inspiration and enthusiasm, James enjoys working with clients on projects that create a visual experience for an audience, whether it’s delivered digitally, through print or by an environment.
His work has earned awards and has appeared in a number of North American publications, including DesignEdge, CMYK, Graphic Design USA, Print and Communication Arts. Additionally, James volunteers as a thesis advisor to final-year design students and as a portfolio reviewer at an annual career development conference for Canadian design students.
Associations
Art Directors Club, New York
American Institute of Graphic Arts, New York
Association of Registered Graphic Designers, Canada
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, Canada
Type Directors Club, New York
Certifications
Certified Graphic Designer (CGD), Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, Canada
Registered Graphic Designer (RGD), Association of Registered Graphic Designers, Canada
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Design
School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design with Honors
Pratt Institute, New York, USA
Awards
2011 Canada DesignEdge Toronto Regional Design Award
2008 American In-house Design Award, Graphic Design USA Magazine
2006 American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USA Magazine
2005 Print’s Digital Design Annual, Print Magazine
2005 American In-house Design Award, Graphic Design USA Magazine
2003 Museum Publications Design Competition, American Association of Museums
2002 Interactive Annual Award of Excellence, Communication Arts Magazine
2001 American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USA Magazine
Acknowledgement
Steve Tsai at Steve Tsai Photography Inc.
Contact
desk@jameskuo.net
+1 416 670 6566
Based in Toronto, Canada.
Services
Advertising
Art Direction
Branding
Editorial Design
Exhibit & Environmental Design
Identity Development
Information Design
Motion Graphics
Photography
Print Collateral
Signage
Website Development and Design