Michael Kozaruk
Creative Strategist
Member Since
April 2017
Scott Kozaruk is director of experiential graphic design for the Sign & Graphics Division of Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, a world leader in marketing and visual communications, linking more than 600 franchised Centers that provide B2B clients with a one-stop resource for technologically advanced and strategically sound, graphic-communication solutions.
Scott Kozaruk conceives and sells XGD solutions to franchise members and to their B2B clients focusing on wayfinding systems, architectural graphics and signage, exhibit design, corporate art, identity graphics, civic design, pictogram design, retail and store design, mapping, and themed or branded environments.
Scott Kozaruk has more than 30-years experience perfecting his trademark skill for creating spaces that communicate—the essence of XGD. In 1996, Scott founded Progressive Art & Frame Design, Inc., specializing in custom and production picture framing and art consulting to corporations, hospitals and art galleries across the country. Scott grew the business from one employee to 22 and $1.5 million in sales before selling his company to Alliance Franchise Brands in 2014.
Known admiringly by his colleagues and clients as The Art Guy, Scott Kozaruk is singularly recognized for his art of creativity and his art of installation.
Connect with Scott Kozaruk on LinkedIn. View more of Scott’s work at Alliance Franchise Brands LLC.
Ask me about
Public art installations
My super power is
I am a professional disruptor
I'm looking for
Creative collaboration
Best piece of advice I've ever heard
We will all fail at some point but don’t let the fear of failure prevent you from being great
Where I find Inspiration
Fine art and nature
Practice Area
Branded Environments, Digital Experiences, Exhibition, Placemaking, Public Installation, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding
Focus Area
Brand, Destination Experiences, Equitable Design, Exhibition, Graphic, Interactive, Interpretive, Signage, Sustainability
Industry
Corporate, Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, Museums, Recreation, Retail, Sports, Transportation, Urban + Civic, Visitor Centers