Frank Chimero is a designer and creative director based in New York

About

Hi, I’m Frank Chimero, a designer based in New York. I run Studio Frank, a design practice for early-stage teams.

For two decades, I’ve made brands, interfaces, and illustrations for companies like Wikipedia, Microsoft, Nike, The New York Times, and NPR, shaping corners of the internet most people use every day. I helped design a few things you’ve probably used, like NPR’s online audio player and Wikipedia’s article pages.

My work has been recognized by the Art Directors Club, Print Magazine, and Commercial Arts, and select projects have been featured by The Atlantic, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Time, Slate, Monocle, and adopted by The New Yorker. (It’s a long story.) I’ve been fortunate to speak around the world about my work and design practice. You can see a list of lectures below.

In 2012, I wrote, designed, illustrated, and published The Shape of Design, a little book for new designers about the design mindset and making things for other people. Since the book’s launch, it has become a staple text in design education and found an enthusiastic audience beyond the design community.

I like ambient music, jazzy Joni Mitchell, antique JRPGs, and focaccia.

Portrait of Frank Chimero

Experience

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Awards

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Speaking