+ Rudy Manning

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer

As Pastilla's Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Rudy focuses on bridging cultural and disciplinary boundaries through graphic design. He has contributed to the launch and success of numerous products, companies, and institutions. These include Disney, SAP, ESPN, the Golden Globes, the City of LA, The Melinda Gates Foundation, and Microsoft's Surface advertising campaign.

Aside from his work at Pastilla, Rudy is also an educator and speaker. He has spoken at events such as SXSW and TestLab Berlin and has lectured at several universities in China. Dedicated to giving back to the community, Rudy serves on the board of Art Division, an organization that supports underserved youth in pursuing visual arts education.

Rudy has stayed true to the belief that graphic design, in it’s truest form, has the unique ability to bridge cultural and disciplinary boundaries.