Suzanne LaGasa is a graphic designer in San Francisco. Sometimes she dreams about grids systems, type, and breathing underwater. She has a pedantic approach to typography, an enthralling affair with color and she aproaches imagery and visual languages thoughtfully and with gusto. She is influenced by "nice modernists" and sensitive "makers." She aspires help create useful and pleasing designs, with a conciousness on impact and relevance.
Aside from designing on the computer, Suzanne enjoys making small collages, using her Gocco machine to hand-screen cards, and taking pictures. She also makes Valentine cards the old-fashioned way and knits a scarf every two years or so.
Suzanne grew up in Brazil, and has lived in London, Montpellier, Olympia, Washington, and Seattle before moving to San Francisco. Prior to delving into graphic design, she earned a bachelor's degree in International Studies and French at the University of Washington.
* Chronicle Books, Designer
June 2006 - present
* Dwell Magazine, Designer
June 2006 - December 2007
* Chronicle Books, Design Fellow, Gift Division
January 2006 - June 2006
* Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, Design Assistant
July 2005 - December 2005
* California College of the Arts
Graphic Design, BFA Program
Sept 2002 - May 2005
* University of Washington
BA in International Studies
BA in French Language and Literature
Graduated June 1998