Andrew Satake Blauvelt is a designer, curator, historian, critic, and educator whose practice spans the fields of art and culture. Since 2015, he has served as Director of Cranbrook Art Museum in metropolitan Detroit leading the institution’s transformation into a vibrant and diverse cultural destination and community partner. Having studied and practiced graphic design, Blauvelt has expanded his practice to also include authoring historical research; curating major exhibitions on art, architecture, and design; editorial design for both print and online publishing; conceiving and managing strategic design initiatives; and writing theory and criticism about the field. Prior to Cranbrook, Blauvelt served in a variety of curatorial and administrative roles at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis for 17 years, including as Design Director of its innovative design studio and as Chief of Audience Engagement and Communications overseeing pioneering experiments in community and civic engagement. In 2009, the Walker was the recipient of a National Design Award for Institutional and Corporate Achievement, the first museum and non-profit organization to receive the honor previously bestowed on such companies as Target, Nike, and Apple.