ZOË GLENN HART-WAGSTAFF

Artcenter College Of Design

Zoë Glenn Hart-Wagstaff was born in Pasadena, California and raised in Sundance, Utah. The dynamic dissonance between the two places shaped who she is. She graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Brigham Young University and moved back to California after graduating.

In design, Zoë loves to look at problems holistically and enjoys finding ways to simplify and improve processes. She isn’t afraid to go against the grain, ask questions, and get uncomfortable to make something great happen, while finding the fun in it all. It is here, in the chaos of the process, that she finds joy. Currently, Zoë is pursuing a Masters of Design in Brand Design and Strategy, and plans to use this degree to build better and more strategic brands, solve problems, and make changes for companies, communities, and individuals.

When Zoë isn’t in class or working, you can find her doing something outside like surfing, mountain biking, skiing, rollerskating, or walking her Great Dane with her husband. She also enjoys traveling, trying new food, cooking for friends and family, and all forms of analog design and art (most recently screen printing at home).

WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD? EITHER TODAY OR HISTORICALLY?

Women in design inspire me. Historically, Ray Eames — she was brilliant and made huge contributions to the design world in so many areas (architecture, graphic design, film, and furniture to name a few). She gives me hope for being totally enthralled with all kinds of things (sewing, letterpress, riso, screen printing, architecture, and interiors). Today, I look up to women like Jessica Hische and Jen and Amy Hood who are all making rad work, doing fun projects, and giving back to the design community through teaching and other opportunities.

Emma Shipley Artcenter College Of Design

My desire to tell stories has been a through line in my life. As a journalism student, I was taught to examine every angle, ask questions that challenge my belief systems, and conduct research to support the right narrative. I apply a similar methodology to design, weaving together meaningful stories with captivating visuals. I balance research with emotion. I stay curious about what is possible, and I remain flexible in my approach and execution. I am not afraid to take risks — to fail, to start over — synthesizing visual narratives to uncover the most compelling solution.

I am Emma, a designer and writer. A graduate student at ArtCenter College of Design. A Midwest transplant shaping stories in the West.

WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?

I am constantly in awe of the typographic details of my physical environment. Since moving to Los Angeles, I’ve developed a love of signage — this city provides countless specimens of diverse graphic languages all piled on top of each other. It is chaotic and energetic and vibrant, and I find myself deeply inspired by it.

WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?

Identity design, book design, and perhaps teaching (one day).

WHAT ARE YOU READING/LISTENING TO/WATCHING?

I’m reading the series Lilith’s Brood by Octavia Butler along with The Visual History of Type by Paul McNeil. I’m listening to Mitski, Orville Peck, Weyes Blood, and Atta Boy while working through All There Is with Anderson Cooper, a podcast on the experience of grief. I’m watching Alone on Netflix and staying current with the various Real Housewives franchises on Bravo.