Thomas Bender

Funny, knowledgeable, honest, parent to small dogs.

People

Member Since

May 2026

Been here, done that. Looking to do more of it.

Ask me about

Inspiration for the signage at SEA airport, and why the heck are they changing it all to black and white?! WTF?!

My super power is

Hand sketching details of how to put stuff together.

I'm looking for

Some creative AF mixed-use properties that need a stand up creative.

What I love about experience design

Yorkshire Terriers are adorable and loyal.

Best piece of advice I've ever heard

Don’t become an architect, become an artist. And with the idea that my parents may not have survived that path, I became a graphic designer.

Where I find Inspiration

Barcelona.

Practice Area

Branded Environments, Placemaking, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding

Focus Area

Brand, Destination Experiences, Graphic, Signage

Industry

Corporate, Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, Museums, Recreation, Retail, Sports, Transportation, Urban + Civic, Visitor Centers, Workplace