Alek Hamid is Art Director at The Block, a Graphic Designer and Art Director based in New York. Before joining The Block, he worked at independent design studios that focus on developing work for cultural and educational institutions, contributing to the design of catalogues and exhibitions for The Whitney Museum and Syracuse Architecture, as well as The Bronx Museum of Art. His interest in education is currently fueled through a collaboration with the DOE to re-think environmental graphics for NY based public schools with the aim of creating a more engaging learning environment while also conducting design classes for high school students.