Stephen Philpott is a freelance graphic designer working with local brands. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and is proud to call himself local. He is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Advertising Design.

What’s your proudest accomplishment?

Finally going back to college and graduating. I went off to a small men’s college right out of high school and flunked out promptly. It took me 10 years to get back to school, but I graduated from a school I loved with a degree I’m proud of.

If there is karaoke at your next office party, what song will you be singing?

“With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker. I can do a mean impersonation of this and embarrass myself in the process.

Favorite Movie?

Raiders of the Lost Ark. I am a nut for Spielberg and Indiana Jones is just plain cool.

What’s the best advice you ever received?

Never give up. This has been told to me by a couple of people who had faith in me when I had none left.

What are you currently working on?

Marketing and brand promotion for The Sporting Gent, a men’s boutique on Selwyn Avenue. Marc Williams needed a designer to help him expand the brand marketing from simple once-a-month emails to once-a-week emails, social images, and print and online advertising.

Each month, AIGA Charlotte strives to highlight one of its members. If you have any ideas for our next spotlight, please contact Mark Iafrate at miafrate@charlotte.aiga.org.