HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 24, 2014 – High Point University will host Argentinian graphic designer and branding expert Sebastian Guerrini as part of its Faculty Cultural Enrichment Grant Series. He will present “The Power of Image” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 in the Francis Auditorium of Phillips Hall. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.
Guerrini, who has carried out image and identity design in 26 nations, will discuss the link between national identity and image.
“Sebastian Guerrini has produced design work of the highest quality for many international clients,” says Allan Beaver, HPU Artist in Residence. “Working in Argentina, he brings a very valuable global perspective on graphic design in the 21st century. His presentation will broaden the appreciation of graphic design on the world stage for both HPU faculty and students.”
Guerrini holds a Ph.D. in communications and image studies from Kent University in England. He has produced image and identity design works in Latin America, United States, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, England and Germany. He has worked for organizations such as the International Federation of Organic Movements, United Nations, Amnesty International, UNICEF, UNESCO, Latin American Social Science Council, and Pan American Health Organization. Author of the graphical version of the Argentina National Emblem, Guerrini also designed and the visual identity of the nation’s Presidency, Ministries and Secretaries of State.
The grant series at HPU assists faculty to feature nationally renowned academics, artists and performers for cultural enrichment events around campus. This year’s series is produced in conjunction with the HPU Year of the Arts.