Brian Jacobson, Principal/Creative Director

Brian has more than 17 years experience developing brand identity, corporate communications and packaging programs for companies such as Apple Computer, Cisco Systems, Coca-Cola, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Sony Electronics, Unilever and Xerox Corporation. His ability to combine marketing strategies with creative solutions has translated into awards and recognition from numerous design organizations.

Prior to starting Focus Design, Brian held senior creative positions at top international design firms and Apple Computer. He graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and has taught graphic design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco for more than 5 years.

Brian's work has been recognized by numerous design organizatiions and publications,including American Corporate Identity, Graphis, Graphic Design USA, International Packaging, Print Magazine, the San Francisco Show and the Western Art Directors Club.

As Focus Design's Creative Director, Brian is responsible for overseeing the firm's creative process and managing all art direction.

Therese McNulty, Principal/Business Manager

Therese has more than a decade of experience in sales and marketing management with several large retail and wholesale companies in both Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Companies include Macy's Inc., formally Federated Group (stores include, Bloomingdales, The Bon Marche) Gottschalk's, Carole Little Inc. and Georgiou Studio. She is strongly involved with fundraising efforts for public school education, childrens enrichment and non-profit community service programs.

She joined forces with Brian Jacobson to start Focus Design in 1997 and manages the day-to-day business operations and coordinates with the account and creative team to insure the high quality of service they are known for.