"Maybe You Should Consider Community College"

– My High School Guidance Counselor 

These are the actual words that my high school guidance counselor said when I told her my aspirations of going to Bridgewater State College (now University) to pursue a degree in art.

Instead of taking the advice, I applied (and was accepted) to BSC in the fall of 1996. When that woman essentially told me to lower my expectations, it did quite the opposite in me. It motivated me. And although I’ll never forget that day, I’ve never looked back.

Ever since I was a kid, I've always loved creativity.

Bio

Boston area native, Joe Lyons is a senior-level creative problem solver with a reputation for being hands-on with design challenges. His massive body of work in design and music spans over 4000 projects across 20+ years. He’s designed logos that are seen globally, has permanent design work in Harvard, had a 4 hour studio session with Eminem, curates one of the most complete archives of the Notorious B.I.G. discography, has been called the “mixtape master” by Nas, was a magazine cover story, and has been the owner and creative director of Spin350 Creative since opening the company in 2001. 

Joe’s expertise in design has led to speaking engagements at Apple’s landmark store in Boston, Mt. Ida College for AIGA and press mentions on/in Boston.com, The Source, Okay Player, etc. Joe was recently the 2021 fall cover feature of InBoston Magazine, where famed writer David Bruce did an in-depth story on Joe’s career. In addition to these appearances, Joe has also taught a branding workshop at MIT and was profiled by Bridgewater State, where he is an alum. Joe’s awards include the 2010 Main Streets Boston Business of the Year Award and the Crossen-Sullivan Award for Outstanding Support. He wrote and directed the music video “Jesus” for country music singer/songwriter Louie Bello which was chosen by the Peachtree Village International Film Festival as a 2021 official selection. Joe’s design studio, Spin350 has numerous accolades including being listed as a top 5 Boston branding agency, #21 in a ranking of the top 26 branding agencies from around the world and #18 in a ranking of the top logo design agencies worldwide.

Since 2001, Joe has had the opportunity to work with many high profile clients including James White of the New England Patriots, Reebok, Harvard, etc. and his branding and design work has appeared in local venues including Fenway Park, the Boston Marathon and the Boston Garden. His work has also appeared in publications including The Boston Herald, Globe and Metro and on national television shows including Ch.5’s Chronicle, TNT’s Boston’s Finest, Good Morning America and Extreme Home Makeover.

Bio

Boston area native, Joe Lyons is a senior-level creative problem solver with a reputation for being hands-on with design challenges. His massive body of work in design and music spans over 4000 projects across 20+ years. He’s designed logos that are seen globally, has permanent design work in Harvard, had a 4 hour studio session with Eminem, curates one of the most complete archives of the Notorious B.I.G. discography, has been called the “mixtape master” by Nas, was a magazine cover story, and has been the owner and creative director of Spin350 Creative since opening the company in 2001.

Joe’s expertise in design has led to speaking engagements at Apple’s landmark store in Boston, Mt. Ida College for AIGA and press mentions on/in Boston.com, The Source, Okay Player, etc. Joe was recently the 2021 fall cover feature of InBoston Magazine, where famed writer David Bruce did an in-depth story on Joe’s career. In addition to these appearances, Joe has also taught a branding workshop at MIT and was profiled by Bridgewater State, where he is an alum. Joe’s awards include the 2010 Main Streets Boston Business of the Year Award and the Crossen-Sullivan Award for Outstanding Support. He wrote and directed the music video “Jesus” for country music singer/songwriter Louie Bello which was chosen by the Peachtree Village International Film Festival as a 2021 official selection. Joe’s design studio, Spin350 has numerous accolades including being listed as a top 5 Boston branding agency, #21 in a ranking of the top 26 branding agencies from around the world and #18 in a ranking of the top logo design agencies worldwide.

Since 2001, Joe has had the opportunity to work with many high profile clients including James White of the New England Patriots, Reebok, Harvard, etc. and his branding and design work has appeared in local venues including Fenway Park, the Boston Marathon and the Boston Garden. His work has also appeared in publications including The Boston Herald, Globe and Metro and on national television shows including Ch.5’s Chronicle, TNT’s Boston’s Finest, Good Morning America and Extreme Home Makeover.

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