There are many true stories of how one man can change the course of the world, but how many people follow in their footsteps today? Edward A. “Tink” Adams must be some influential figure, for his legacy never seems to cease.

It is amazing what a man can accomplish for hundreds of young creative aspirants. Many would agree that Tink Adams embodies the soul of Art Center College of Design. Some might go as far as to hail him as the personification of art and design education.

Pompous it might be to say that the history of design begins with Art Center, but if education is the backbone of an industry, then Art Centre is the vanguard of shaping art and design.

A practical, industry-oriented education program that promises — and delivers — designers geared for the business world, it is this quality of professionalism that is the cornerstone of Art Center’s educational philosophy. The paradigm remains, and still addresses the needs of the real world, even after the passing of founder Tink Adams in 1981.

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