Born: Morton, Illinois, “the pumpkin capital of the world”

Education: Northern Illinois University

Currently resides: Chicago, Illinois

Selected honors: Member, Alliance Graphic International; former member of the AIGA National Board of Directors; ID40, I.D. Magazine’s selection of the 40 most important people shaping design internationally

Teaching: Guest lecturer, University of Illinois, and internationally at universities and businesses in London, Tokyo and Australia

Dana Arnett is a principal at VSA Partners, where he leads a team in the creation of design programs, film projects, interactive initiatives, and brand communications solutions. His diverse roster of clients includes Harley-Davidson, Time Warner, IBM, Nike, Chronicle Books, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Over the course of more than two decades, Dana Arnett has been recognized globally by more than 60 competitions and designations, including Communication Arts, AIGA, Graphis, Type Directors Club, American and British Art Directors Clubs, I.D., Los Angeles Film Festival, AR100, and American Marketing Association.

A frequent lecturer and visiting professor, Dana Arnett also is active in helping to shape the role of design in society through his contribution to publishing endeavors, conferences, and foundation activities.