JON KAWA

Graphic Designer|Photographer|Educator

A graphic designer for over 30 years, Jon has worked for corporate design studios and major advertising agencies throughout the Southern California area. A graduate of California State University Los Angeles and majoring in graphic design, Jon began his career at Ray Engle and Associates as a production artist and junior designer. Since then he has worked for such prestigious agencies as Foote, Cone & Belding, Saatchi & Saatchi, MW Advertising, The Van Noy Group, Lewis Harrison Design, The DA Group and Uber Advertising and Public Relations. As an adjunct instructor at San Bernardino Valley College Jon believes that success in design must begin with passion. “Without a true love for art, communication, and problem solving you will be hard-pressed to survive in this industry. As Steve Jobs once said, technology alone is not enough.”

In addition to teaching at San Bernardino Valley College, Jon is the co-owner of Jon & Karlie Photography which provide professional photograhy, video and graphic design services to clients thoughout the Inland Empire. Jon also enjoys playing music, cooking and walking his dog Suki.