David Jon Walker is a Graphic Designer and former Associate Professor of Art in Graphic Design. He is also principal of Rhealistic Design, a design consultancy that is active locally and nationally. As a sought-after creative, David works with national political candidates, PACs, large non-profits, governmental entities, and varying businesses lending his talents to their marketing efforts to increase awareness and further campaigns. He examines social cues and the historical past to shape the aesthetic of his visual voice for personal lettering projects with fun and intention. His award-winning works have been recognized by Graphic Design USA, Campaigns and Elections, the International Association of Business Communicators, AIGA, the Type Directors Club, Typism and the College Media Association. Recently, he completed an MFA in Graphic Design with a focus on letterform and typography at Yale School of Art and was awarded a yearlong artist fellowship at Jonathan Edwards College at Yale University. He has taught at the University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University and was tenured at Austin Peay State University.