Walter Grace

Walter Grace is an accomplished Senior Art Director at Harken Inc. since February 2021, with extensive prior experience at Platypus Advertising + Design from 2005 to April 2019, where a strong emphasis was placed on branding and corporate collateral. Previous roles include Senior Designer at Thiel Design (1998-2004) and Professional Marketing Services (1993-1998), focusing on corporate identity and signage work. Walter also served as a Typography Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997-1998), emphasizing classic typeforms and real-world design challenges. The early career included a role as Associate Art Director at Milwaukee Magazine (1986-1993), fostering a foundation in publication design. Walter holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Photography from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (1981-1985).