chad reichert received his undergraduate degree in graphic design from valparaiso university, attended graduate school at the california institute of arts and completed his mfa in graphic design from the minneapolis college of art and design.
chad is also an assistant professor at the college for creative studies in detroit. he teaches time-based media, typography, visual communications and graphic design history. his writings have appeared in various publications including the the forthcoming “teaching motion graphics” and he has lectured nationally on topics ranging from typography to design education. in 2003, he curated the international graphic design exhibition entitled “bleed, lead, kern.” his students have won numerous awards for projects completed in his class including: adobe achievement, cmyk student showcase, aiga detroit design re:view and the university and college design association.
chad is also the proprietor of spirit3design, a studio specializing in graphic design and typographic endeavors. he has been recognized by various organizations, including the american center for design and case circle of excellence. chad is currently serving as programming chair on the board of the aiga detroit chapter.
