From the beginning, Seals was set on a path to become the designer he is today. From kindergarten to 3rd grade he practiced writing in cursive until his handwriting looked like the sample sheets. In the 5th and 6th grade he drew people’s names on index cards and sell them for $3 a piece. In high school he designed tattoos. And at the age of 20, Seals made a pact with himself that by the time he was 25, he’d become an internationally renowned designer——and he is.
Four months after graduating from college, he founded his company. Less than a year later, he started a font foundry, Vocal Type, that also works with a variety of non-profit organizations. Today, Seals runs his studio outside of D.C., catering to a wide variety of clients.
Projects
- World Interaction Design DayWorld Interaction Design Day is a global celebration of interaction design impact on improving the human condition. Presented in partnership by Adobe and the Interaction Design Association, events will take place in communities across the world on September 24, 2019. This includes presentations, workshops, and design showcases focused on elevating the work of interaction designers, and knowledge sharing. This year's theme is trust and responsibility. Design operates at the intersection of the hu
- Bow Paper ScissorsBow Paper Scissors is a luxury gift-wrapping company skilled in the art of presentation. Aside from gifts for individual, corporate, and editorial uses, they also specialize in interior styling and are able to create a pop-up bar to enhance your in-store experience. From the ribbon to the wrapping paper, all of the BPS supplies are handmade. To match this classy handmade aesthetic, Seals selected calligraphic typefaces to complement the bespoke typeface. The bespoke typeface was specifically use
- Khoi VinhKhoi Vinh is a graphic designer, blogger, former Design Director for The New York Times, and is currently Adobe principal and Adobe XD lead. Named one of "The 50 Most Influential Designers in America" by Fast Company, Khoi leads Adobe's Design Practices group, where he connects with designers around the world to stay on top of trends, give talks, and understand the latest technological developments. In preparation for his upcoming lecture organized by AIGA DC, Seals was commissioned to creat
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Projects credited in
- This Black History Month 2020, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a long way to go when it comes to conquering the lack of diversity in all industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. True diversity at every level is the key to innovation and success, so we celebrate and promote Black talent throughout the year, including via our list of brilliant Black leaders. This is definitely not an exhaustive list, so we’re always looking to unearth more incredible rising stars to feature and promote, to h166
- The Neue BlackBlack History Month is an annual celebration of the history and achievements of African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of Blacks in U.S. history. To commemorate the first Black History Month of the new decade, we collaborated with Tre Seals on "The Neue Black". The Neue Black is a typeface based on the signage of Martin Luther King Jr's and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Chicago Freedom Movement, a campaign that marked the expansion of their civil rig
- Championing Diversity: This Black History Month 2018, meet 100 creatives inspiring changeThis Black History Month 2018, we’ve brought together a group of outstanding industry heroes to each nominate 10 black changemakers and creators that are shaping culture, arts, design, business, tech and beyond. We still have a way to go when it comes to conquering the lack of diversity in the creative industry - which is why it so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. To do so, throughout the year we spotlight incredible people, the projects that they are involved with141
Work history
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FounderVocal Type Co.
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Founder of Seals Brandsealsbrand
Washington, United StatesFull Time
Seals works with you to build your brand. A brand that is authentic. A brand that stand out in a crowded marketplace. A brand that people can connect with. A brand that can build a community. A brand that will live on for generations to come.
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Skills
- Web Design
- Digital Design
- Illustration
- Editorial Design
- Font Design
- Packaging Design
- Branding Design
- Typography
- Hand Lettering
- Lecturing
Education
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Visual Communication DesignStevenson University
- Owings Mills, MD, USA
Awards
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