Von Glitschka graduated from art school in 1986. Over the years Von has worked as an in-house designer at a Seattle sportswear company, senior designer at a small design firm in Oregon, art director for Upper Deck in California designing for MLB, NBA, and NFL licenses, and a creative director for a small ad agency focused on the motorsports industry. He moved back to Oregon and was art director at a local design firm for two years. In 2002 he started his own firm, and in 2017 hired his daughter Savannah.

 

Von is the creative director of Glitschka Studios, a small two-person boutique design firm located in the Pacific Northwest. Their diverse range of illustrative design is sought after by some of the most respected brands in the world.  Glitschka Studios, creatively collaborate with ad agencies, design firms, in-house corporate art departments, and small businesses to produce engaging visual narratives.

 

Von has authored six books on design and branding and is the creator and producer of design courses for Linkedin Learning.

 

www.GlitschkaStudios.com

www.DrawingVectorGraphics.com

www.DVGLab.com

@vonster

Betsy McCloskey is Principle/Partner and marketing expert that leads the creative and account teams of Plaid Swan.

 

With over 20 years of experience, Betsy has held the position of Corporate Managing Director for a large media firm with three ad agencies, positioning them as premier agencies in the Midwest. She also has previous experience as a creative director, copywriter, public relations specialist and strategic planner.

 

Plaid Swan provides services in Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Creative, Web, Media, Social Media with offices in Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

 

www.plaidswan.com

Jean Rude is a creative professional focused on helping businesses desiring national caliber creative and strategic messaging to position their strengths in the marketplace. Jean's 15 year career in advertising, marketing, public relations and publishing give her a powerful inside perspective on how a business's marketing investment can be deployed for optimal return. Her insight into customer motivation and competitor strategies are particularly valued by clients, and form the basis of rebranding campaigns.

 

Jean has created brands and advertising for organizations in the arts, education and service industries, often led by creative people who value strong design and enjoy collaborating in the creative process. In addition to her work as a creative professional, Jean enjoys the arts, traveling with her family, and is an avid equestrian.

 

www.iowajpec.org/jean-rude