David Young

David Young is a seasoned creative professional with an extensive background in design and branding. He is a co-founder of 7D8, an independent design studio based in Salt Lake City, Utah, established in 2012 alongside Kent Miller.12

Professional Background:

• Served as a creative director at Nike for over ten years, with significant experience in Nike Basketball1
• Currently works as a Creative Consultant/Senior VP of Brand Creative for the Utah Jazz356
• Has worked with major clients including Nike, Adobe, New York Times, Harvard University, and MIT2

Design Expertise: Young specializes in brand strategy and graphic design, with a particular strength in sports branding. His design philosophy emphasizes creating meaningful and expressive visual communications that challenge traditional category norms.3 At 7D8, he leads a small but impactful design studio that approaches projects with a start-up mentality, focusing on strategy and innovative design solutions.2

Education and Location:

• Educated at Brigham Young University4
• Based in Salt Lake City, Utah45