Background
D'Astolfo, Frank Joseph was born on July 19, 1943 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Galderino Joseph and Gustina Evlyn (Petaccia) D'A.
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Frank Joseph D'Astolfo
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, 1966. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1973.
Career
Graphic designer, The United Fund, Pittsburgh, 1968-1969;
graphic designer, Fisher Science Company, Pittsburgh, 1969-1973;
instructor, U. Pittsburgh, 1972-1976;
graphic designer, Pitt Studios, Pittsburgh, 1973-1974;
design consultant, Frank D'Astolfo Design, Pittsburgh, 1974-1977;
instructor, Tyler School Art, Philadelphia, 1977-1980;
design consultant, Infield & D'Astolfo, New York City, 1980-1988;
professor, Rutgers University, Newark, since 1980;
design consultant, Frank D'Astolfo Design, New York City, since 1988. Consultant in field; department chairman art and design Rutgers University, Newark, 1989-1992, deputy department chairman visual and performing arts, since 1992. Board directors Ringside Inc., New York City, since 1987.
Member Newark Arts Council, 1993-1996.
Achievements
Membership
Design consultant Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility, New York City, 1985, ICIS International Center for Integrating Studies, New York City, 1983. Director Committee for Cultural Awareness and Discussion, Pittsburgh, 1977. Consultant Shelly Friedman for Judge Committee, Pittsburgh, 1977.
Member American Institute Graphic Arts (Certified Excellence 1977, 83), College Art Association, Graphic Design Education Association, Woodstock Artist Association, Woodstock Guild.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Gold award Art Director Club Philadelphia, 1981, Distinctive award Merit Society Public Designers New York, 1983, Certified of Distinction Creativity, 19, 22, 29, 34, 1989, Silver award Case Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1985, Desi award Graphic Design United States of America, 1982-1983, 85, 87-88, 92, 94 (American Graphic Design award, 1994, 96), Typography 3, 4, 21, TDC, 28, 29, 46, Certified of Typo Excellence, Print magazine Regional Design Annual, 1982, 84, 89, 92, 96, 98, 2000. Certified of Merit Art Director Club New York, 1978, 81, 85, 93, Certified of Excellence Art Directors Club New Jersey, 1981-1983, 85, 98, 2000, Inter Type Design 2 Award of Excellence, 1994, Graphis Letterhead 2 Award of Excellence, 1993, Certified of Excellence Inter Logos and Trademarks II, V, 1992, 2000, University and College Designers Association award of Excellence, 1995, 99), Charles Pine Outstanding Teacher of Year award, Warren I. Susman award for Excellence in Teaching, 1995, Faculty Scholar Teacher award, 1999, American Corporation Identity award, 1998, Certified of Recognition for Logo Design, Graphis Logo Design 4 award of excellence, 1998, How Magazine Merit award, 2000.Recipient Gold award Art Director Club Philadelphia, 1981, Distinctive award Merit Society Public Designers New York, 1983, Certified of Distinction Creativity, 19, 22, 29, 34, 1989, Silver award Case Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1985, Desi award Graphic Design United States of America, 1982-1983, 85, 87-88, 92, 94 (American Graphic Design award, 1994, 96), Typography 3, 4, 21, TDC, 28, 29, 46, Certified of Typo Excellence, Print magazine Regional Design Annual, 1982, 84, 89, 92, 96, 98, 2000. Certified of Merit Art Director Club New York, 1978, 81, 85, 93, Certified of Excellence Art Directors Club New Jersey, 1981-1983, 85, 98, 2000, Inter Type Design 2 Award of Excellence, 1994, Graphis Letterhead 2 Award of Excellence, 1993, Certified of Excellence Inter Logos and Trademarks II, V, 1992, 2000, University and College Designers Association award of Excellence, 1995, 99), Charles Pine Outstanding Teacher of Year award, Warren I. Susman award for Excellence in Teaching, 1995, Faculty Scholar Teacher award, 1999, American Corporation Identity award, 1998, Certified of Recognition for Logo Design, Graphis Logo Design 4 award of excellence, 1998, How Magazine Merit award, 2000.