Greg Bass

Greg Bass

Design Director/Co-Founder · Telegraph Studio

Aptos, CA

Work Experience

Design Director/Co-Founder

Telegraph Studio

2018 – Present

Telegraph Studio is a small studio based in the Santa Cruz, California area. We specialize in Product Design, Development and Strategy along with Graphic Design, Illustration and Logo Development. We pride ourselves in finding unique solutions and offering valuable services to brands both big and small.

Design Director Equipment

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

2015 – 2018

Directing the Equipment Design team at Specialized Bicycle Components, I am responsible for aligning direction and facilitating cooperation across all of the Equipment Designers. My group encompasses, Helmets, Footwear, Apparel, Hard-goods and Soft-goods accessories for cycling. We work in partnership with the Bicycle design group to ensure alignment of design DNA, color palette and graphics across all the product categories.

Director of Product and Design

Timbuk2 Designs

2010 – 2015

Research market trends and envision the future of Timbuk2's product offering. Create line architecture and product briefs. Ensure that Timbuk2's design direction is relevant and consistent.

Senior Designer Equipment

The North Face

2004 – 2010

Senior designer for spring equipment team. Our group was responsible for North Face Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Backpacks.

Education

B.F.A.

James Madison University

1992 – 1994

B.F.A.

Masters of Industrial

Pratt Institute

1999 – 2001

Masters of Industrial

Syracuse University

1990 – 1992

Industries

BikeGolfCreative AgenciesLifestyleMoto & PowersportsMusicOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwimTechHealth & Fitness

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