Robert recieved his first design training from the Creative Center in Omaha, NE and earned his bachelor's degree in Advertising Art Direction from the Pratt Institute. Aside from several student awards from Pratt, Robert has also been honored by the American Advertising Federation with an "Addy" and by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). Outside of work, Robert contributes his time to his alma mater's chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, mentoring students who don't want real jobs and instead want to go into the design industry.