Biography
Awards & Exhibitions
Speaking & Teaching
Accolades
Publications
Sean Wolcott is a Seattle-based graphic designer. Having created design experiences for products used by billions, Sean runs his own consulting practice, Rationale, where he designs identities, packaging, signage, publications, websites, and user interfaces for a wide range of clients.
His work reflects a holistic philosophy of design and a visual language, which aims at rational, objective expression that can appropriately convey client values. For Mr. Wolcott, design is not a matter of style, but rather a logical, problem-solving process that leads to timeless solutions.
Sean had the privilege of studying under Massimo Vignelli, whose teachings continue to inform his philosophy and propel his craft to higher standards of excellence. His work is often featured in printed and online publications, and he has been selected by Vignelli as one of the top five American graphic designers today under the age of 50. 
Sean has also taught at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle, Washington, where he instructed corporate identity and user interface design courses. His efforts to inform and promote a better design culture are also reflected in his activity as an international speaker, having lectured several times in the United States, as well as in European countries.
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2014
Selected by Massimo Vignelli as one of the top five American graphic designers today under the age of 50
laFondazioneNY -
2013
International business design award
Microsoft - 2012–2013 Massimo Vignelli masterclass winner
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2014
AIGA 100 Chaircuterie
Denver, Colorado, USA
Awards
Exhibitions
Speaking
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2014
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Designing Beautiful Products
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington, USA
2014
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Øredev
Malmö, Sweden -
Microsoft Ventures Design Week
Redmond, Washington, USA
2013
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Beyond Tiles
Stockholm, Sweden -
RIT Vignelli Center for Design Studies
Rochester, New York, USA
Teaching
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2013–2014
School of Visual Concepts
Seattle, Washington, USA
- "More than proud, I am honored to know such a talent" Massimo Vignelli
- "We – the old soldiers – got from Sean the confirmation that our beliefs never have to die. In a world of design that is too often going to extremes, it is a relief to find that there is still enough space for a plain style." Ben Bos
- "I am impressed by his strong and consequent work" Wim Crouwel
- "I am impressed by your vital strength of design." Rolf Müller
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2014
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Unit Editions: Manuals 2
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Arcade Magazine
Modernist graphic design in the Pacific Northwest – Tracing designers and influence
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Sean Wolcott: Graphic Design 2008–2014
Promotional book