Background
Barkin, Robert Allan was born on September 2, 1939 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Jacob and Mildred Barkin. came to the United States, 1940, naturalized, 1950.
consultant newspaper executive graphic designer
Barkin, Robert Allan was born on September 2, 1939 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Jacob and Mildred Barkin. came to the United States, 1940, naturalized, 1950.
Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1960.
From artist to advertising and sales promotion director, Giant Food Inc., Washington, 1960-1969;
freelance artist, designer, Washington, 1969-1972;
vice president, Lawrence Dobrow & Associates, Washington, 1972-1973;
vice president, Taft Communications Corporation, Washington and New York City, 1973-1974. Consultant MacHarmans Associates, Auckland, New Zealand, 1975. Freelance consultant, Washington, 1976-1977.
Art director Washington Post magazine, 1977-1978. Assistant managing editor Washington Post, 1978-1985. Consultant Barkin & Davis Inc., since 1986.
Teacher life drawing and anatomy Georgetown University, 1973-1976. Institute District of Columbia St. Academy, 1970.
Member Art Directors Club Washington (Gold medal 1979), Society Publication Designers, Society Newspaper Designers.
Married Susan Davis, January 23, 1987. Children: Craig, Robin, Richard, Jamie.