chris gleason is a graphic designer, zine creator, and print maker in chicago, illinois. they love books, birding, screenprinting, and taking advantage of the vast and varied arts culture in the best and biggest little city.
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I work with Austin, TX-based design agency, Recspec under the creative direction of Laurel Barickman. We've worked on everything from documentary film credits to reproductive education coloring books to event suites, whitepapers, annual reports, branding projects, and more.
I'm also the book designer responsible for the design and typesetting of the New York Times best-selling suite of books from xkcd's Randall Munroe. I'm extremely proud of the work that xkcd and I have done together, which encompasses the books, front-end design, and merchandise print production.
I'm well-versed in collaborating with nerds and artists to create highly legible, creative work that honors their vision. My background is in publishing and my education is in design and writing, so if you have something you want to say, let me help you say it! please reach out if you're looking for any of these skills. I'd love to connect!