Robynne Raye

Co-founder, Modern Dog Design Co.
Associate Professor of Design, Cornish College of the Arts

Robynne co-founded Seattle based Modern Dog Design Co in 1987, an internationally acclaimed design and illustration studio. Her posters have been exhibited internationally, are in the archives of major libraries, and are collected by museums worldwide. Robynne has lectured extensively about design and design issues, as well as led workshops around the world. She is the co-author of "Modern Dog, 20 Years of Poster Art" and "Inside the World of Board Graphics: Skate, Surf, Snow" and author of "1000 Dog Portraits."

Mike Strassburger

Co-founder, Modern Dog Design Co.
Senior Graphic Designer, Seattle Aquarium
Co-Owner, Ballard Jiu-Jitsu

Over 30 years in the Graphic Design industry - skilled in Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Packaging, Identity, Entertainment Design, Recreation Design, and Typography - all with a high bent toward creativity. During my years as co-founder and vice-president of Modern Dog, I traveled extensively giving talks and presentations on creativity.