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Sean Joseph Klassen

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Hello. I’m a multidisciplinary designer and musician based in Portland, OR. Currently, I direct creative at Instrument.
        My team creates strategic vision, user experience design, and brand systems for future Alphabet products and initiatives. I’ve also started and lead internal programs focused on mentorship and community outreach.


Reshaping a global science competition to be more inclusive Building a data platform to help citiesplan for the impact of climate change Designing a typeface inspired by the tension between technology and humanity Pairing Google Maps Platform with public data to uncover unique insights about the world's biggest cities



My design work has recieved industry honors from The Webby Awards, FWA, The One Show, Cannes Lions, and SXSW among others. It has been featured by numerous publications and outlets from Fast Company to The New York Times.
        I’ve been a design juror for The Webby Awards, FWA, AIGA, and Communication Arts Interactive Annual.






Outside of work, I compose and record music with analog synthesizers and overdriven guitars.  I’m starting to release songs under the name Former Lives.
Mark