Robert Gonzalez
Robert Gonzalez is a graphic designer and educator working at the intersection of visual communication, typography, and institutional storytelling. His work spans brand campaigns, publications, and digital media created in collaboration with universities, cultural organizations, and mission-driven institutions.

In addition to his professional design practice, he teaches graphic design and mentors emerging designers, bringing a critical and historically informed perspective to the discipline.
EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer
New Jersey City University  
2014–Present
Adjunct Professor
New Jersey City University   
2016–2020
Adjunct Professor
Rutgers University–Newark  
2013–2015;2020
EDUCATION

 MBA, Marketing
New Jersey City University 
2021–2024
MFA, Communication Design
Pratt Institute
2011–2013
Type Design Certificate 
The Cooper Union
2012
BFA, Graphic Design
Rutgers University
2007–2010RECOGNITION

12+ National Design Awards
Recognition from Graphic Design USA, Graphis, Educational Advertising Awards, and HOW Magazine.

Selected Awards

2026
Silver Awards (2) — Educational Advertising Awards
Graduate Education Open House Ads; Elevate Your Life Train Platform Ad

2024
American In-House Design Award — Graphic Design USA
 NJCU College of Education Virtual Open House Ads

2019
2nd Place, Poster Category — University Photographers’ Association of America
NJCU Athletics Posters

2018
Citation for Excellence in Publications — College Sports Information Directors of America
NJCU Athletics Posters

2016
American Graphic Design Awards (2) — Graphic Design USA Sounds@NJCU Album; Alumni Day Invitation Suite

2015
American Graphic Design Awards (3) — Graphic Design USA
NJCU Admissions Mini Viewbook; Sounds of Summer Concert Series Logo; NSLS Speaker Series Posters

Merit Award for Type Design — Graphis Typography 3
Ludd Typographic System

2012
Editorial Merit Award — HOW International Design Awards Annual
Fabiruckus — Limited Edition Book

Selected Awards
Contributing Designer / Author — Recognized in Typographic Design: Form and Communication. Rob Carter, Philip B. Meggs et al., John Wiley & Sons, 2015

Featured Contributor — Five Conversations on Graphic Design and Creative Writing. Pratt Institute Press, 2013

Program Highlight — Masterclass: Graphic Design: Guide to the World’s Leading Graduate Schools.  Frame Publishers, 2013

Guest Speaker & Portfolio Critic — Rutgers University & Kean University.
2011–2013

Research Contributor — Purity of Aim: The Book Jacket Designs of Alvin Lustig.
RIT Cary Graphic Arts Collection / Cary Graphic Arts Press, 2010