Sam Otis

Senior Interactive Designer

Well versed in the entire Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash. Specializes in hand-drawn illustration and branding/usability.

What that job title means

I work to organize information visually so it communicates clearly and looks good doing it. Also, I got to choose my own title.

Relevant background and expertise

Broad experience with both print and web design; art direction; usability analysis; illustration; branding/identity development; animation; ActionScript.

Education and certifications

Bachelors from Morningside College with Double Major in Graphic Design and Computer Science.

Conferences attended

Essential professional-related books

I enjoy HOW magazine, but I don’t have a critical resource book for design.

Other organizations

AIGA; South Dakota Advertising Federation; DrawnTown Sioux Falls; Hillcrest Church.

Favorite movie

Bourne Identity

The trend that will transform the Web within the next 5 years

Some form of effective pay wall.

Childhood aspiration

A cartoonist or an architect.

Guilty pleasure

Um... Tennis?