AboutAnthony Hadden is an art director, designer, and creative leader in SLC, Utah.
He’s the son of an architect and Chinese immigrant and grew up on a steady diet of art, design, rice, and the intersection of American and Chinese cultures. He’s also a semi-avid pedaler and self-proclaimed foodie. He loves discussing, teaching, and learning about design, cycling, food, and cultures.
Anthony has over 20 years of design and leadership experience at small and large agencies, client-side, and as a consultant. He has art directed and designed for such clients as Plantronics, Microsoft, and American Express. He also worked client-side for Making Memories, 1-800 Contacts, and Dental Select. He’s built and managed internal teams and managed agency and print production partners. He’s also taught graphic design, branding, typography, UX design.
Here are A few things he is passionate about —
Some might call them obsessions:1. Improper kerning should result in, at least, misdemeanor charges.
2. He’s ridden LOTOJA six times.
3. There’s a difference between ’ and ' which must be strictly adhered to.
4. Great typography makes his soul happy.
5. There’s a small but deeply nerdy group of people on this planet who can geek out about commercial print processes. He’s their leader.
6. A talented creative team can transform a business.
7. Cilantro is the devil’s weed.
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