Bret Sander

I’m a experiential graphic designer with a diverse background spanning fabrication, branding, and environmental design. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from Montana State University in 2013 and bring over 14 years of combined experience in the design industry.

My career began in sign fabrication, where I spent three years welding and building architectural signage. That hands-on work gave me a strong foundation in materials, detailing, and installation practices. I then spent seven years at a multidisciplinary design firm focused on branding, packaging, and marketing, leading projects for regional and national clients across a wide range of industries.

Over the past four years in experiential design, I’ve led the development of wayfinding systems, branded environments, and interpretive graphics for airports, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and corporate workplaces. My work balances strategy, craft, and storytelling, with a strong emphasis on placemaking and user experience.

I’m passionate about cross-disciplinary collaboration and shaping spaces that align with both client vision and community identity. My fabrication background continues to inform a hands-on, detail-driven approach, grounding every project in buildability and real-world execution.