Dia Calhoun

Calhoun grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she studied ballet for many years. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Mills College with a double major in English and Book Arts. Calhoun returned to Seattle to build a successful career as a freelance lettering and logo artist. Her most visible work is the logo for "Alaska" on the side of Alaska Airlines aircraft. She also taught typography and lettering at the Cornish College of the Arts.