James Nesbitt is a designer, creative director and operational executive with a nationally recognized reputation for delivering integrated branding solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, hospitality, non-profits and higher education. 

As co-founder of Wall-to-Wall Studios, Inc., James is an award winning non-linear problem solver who combines innovation with an unwavering focus on business results.  James has led innovative communication initiatives for more than 600 companies and organizations over the past two decades. His track record for positioning clients as industry leaders and driving continuous growth through successful multi-channel marketing solutions has been recognized in publications including Forbes, Time, Communication Arts, Print and Wall Street Journal.

His expertise in brand development and market positioning has been tapped by organizations such as The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Civil Liberties Union, American Institute of Graphic Artists; cities such as Las Vegas Nevada and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; corporations including PNC Financial, US Steel, Koppers, and Kodak; numerous successful start-ups including Mapquest and Freemarkets; and institutions such as Wharton School of Business, MIT and Carnegie Mellon University.

James holds a Bachelors of Fine Art from Carnegie Mellon University. He frequently lectures on creativity and its role in non-linear problem solving. His artwork can be found in numerous private collections, has been showcased in many galleries and is currently represented by the James Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA.

Specialities

Innovation • Entrepreneurship • Brand Development • Brand Integration • Market Positioning • Campaign Development 
ulti-Channel Marketing • Corporate Strategy • Project Team Building • Product Roadmap • Information Architecture 
eployment Strategy • Social Media Strategy • Staff Management • New Business Startup
ocial Enterprises • Project Streamlining • Economic Development Strategy

Media

Wall Street Journal • Forbes • CNN • Sports Illustrated • ESPN • Communication Arts, Print Magazine • How Magazine
raphis •  D Magazine • Step Magazine • Pittsburgh Magazine • Pittsburgh Business Times • Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Organizations

American Institute of Graphic Artists • US Chamber of Commerce • American Advertising Federation
ittsburgh Society of Illustrators • Graphic Artists Guild • Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project
ine Mile Run Watershed Association

Education

BA, Fine Art, 1991
Carnegie Mellon University
Graduated with Honors

2012

Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award,
nternational Economic Development Council (IEDC)

Integrated Investor Prospectus and Campaign, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

Gold National Addy Award
merican Advertising Federation

Integrated Branding Campaign, Burgatory 

Judges’ Choice, Best Integrated Campaign, Design Excellence Award, and Accolades of Merit, Pittsburgh Chapter of The American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA)

Integrated Branding Campaign, Burgatory; Integrated Branding Campaign, Adiago Health; Website, Gettysburg Museum & Visitor’s Center

Best of Show, Gold and  Silver ADDY Awards, Pittsburgh Advertising Federation

Integrated Branding Campaign, Burgatory;  Collateral and Promotion, Baldwin-Wallace College; Website, Gettysburg Museum & Visitors Center

Print Regional Design Annual

Identity and Branding, Burgatory

2011

Brand Identity Essentials

Logo, Identity System and Branding, The Las Vegas Mob Museum

Gold Award, Educational Advertising Awards

Identity, West Virginia University

Gold Award, Pittsburgh Advertising Federation,

Website, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 

Gold Awards, Judges’ Choice and Accolades of Merit,
ittsburgh Chapter of The American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA)

Identity Design, Burgatory; Website and Interactive Design, Children’s Museum of South Dakota

2010 

Wall-to-Wall Studios named “Best Places to Work” by Pittsburgh Magazine

Communication Arts Design Annual

The Little Brag Book, Carnegie Mellon University 

Grand Gold Circle of Excellence Awards,
he Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

The Little Brag Book, Carnegie Mellon University 

Design Excellence Awards and Accolades of Merit,
ittsburgh Chapter of The American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA)

The Little Brag Book, Carnegie Mellon University;  Website and Interactive Design, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape 

Silver Addy Award, Pittsburgh Advertising Federation

The Little Brag Book, Carnegie Mellon University 

Best of Show, Merit Award, Educational Advertising Awards

The Little Brag Book, Carnegie Mellon University; Logo and Identity Design, West Virginia Research Trust, commissioned by West Virginia University

2009

Grand Gold and Silver Circle of Excellence,
he Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

Website and Interactive Design, Nazareth College; Viewbook Design, Carnegie Mellon University 

Print Regional Design Annual

Brochure Design, Sunseys 

Silver and Merit Awards, National Admissions Marketing Awards

Viewbook, Carnegie Mellon University; Search Brochure, West Virginia University; Viewbook, West Virginia School of Journalism; Website Design, Nazareth College 

Gold ADDY Awards, Pittsburgh Advertising Federation

Website and Interactive Design, University of Pittsburgh; Viewbook, Carnegie Mellon University

Best of Show, Design Excellence Awards and Accolades of Merit, Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA)

Little Lab website, University of Pittsburgh; Identity, Mob Museum of Las Vegas; Identity, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape; Website, Nazareth College

Circle of Excellence Award, The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

Website Design, Nazareth College