Mr. Martin is Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. He was awarded the MA in Journalism/Graphic Design from Regent University, and his BA in Political Science from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Prior to his arrival at Hampton, Mr. Martin was Creative Director of Accelerator Graphics in Norfolk, VA. His work has been commissioned by the Chrysler Museum of Art, Walt Disney Studios, Regent University, Ignatius Press, Simpático Records, and Paramount Studios, as well as appearing in magazines including Newsweek, First Things, and Books & Culture. Under his tenure as Art Director, the national magazine re:generation quarterly received the Utne Reader's 1999 Alternative Press Award.

Mr. Martin teaches courses in Beginning and Intermediate Aesthetics, Illustration and Rendering, Photography, Desktop Publishing, Pagecraft, and Special Projects. Areas of ongoing research include the commercial artistry of Paul Brand, the pioneering album cover design of Alex Steinweiss, propoganda posters, and contemporary book jacket design.

Inspirational Quote: "Be great in little things." -St. Francis Xavier

Mr. Martin can be reached at: (757) 637-2592 and E-mail: joseph.martin@pipeline.hamptonu.edu