Colin is a Yankee by birth, who spent a brief stint in the Phoenix, Arizona public education system (it was a dry education), but grew up in the tornado alley of Tulsa, Oklahoma. His education includes an AAS in graphic design from Oklahoma State University — Institute of Technology, a BFA from Oklahoma State University, and an MFA from Arizona State University. His graphic design career began in 1989 and he continues to freelance. Colin teaches courses in 3-D design, digital imaging, typography, advertising design, identity, package design, graphic design business practices, and internships.