Bret Hanson

Bret Hanson is an experienced book designer and freelance graphic designer and marketing specialist, currently with Gibbs Smith Education since February 2021 and Bret Hanson Design since April 2017. As the owner/operator of Hanson Music Works & Goods, Bret designs, builds, markets, and sells handmade musical instruments. Previous roles include Census Field Supervisor at the U.S. Census Bureau, Marketing Coordinator at FFKR Architects, and Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator at Henriksen Butler. Bret's early career features positions such as Technical Writer at Miche Bag and Training and Development at Spectrum Field Services Inc. In addition to hands-on design and marketing experience, Bret served as an Adjunct Instructor at ITT Technical Institute, contributing to curriculum design and student engagement. Educational qualifications include a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from The University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Utah State University.