Named in Creativity Magazine’s annual “Creativity 50” , and in Forbes Magazine’s “Top 25 Most Creative People in Advertising”, Rei Inamoto is Chief Creative Officer of AKQA, an advertising agency with offices across the globe. He is responsible for delivering creative solutions for clients such as Audi, Google, Nike and Xbox. In 2012, Rei was inducted into “The Hall of Achievement” by the American Advertising Federation, honoring the top young talent of the industry. Rei is also a graduate of the Stamps School.

With support from AIGA Detroit – the professional association for design.


Established with the generous support of alumna Penny W. Stamps, the Speaker Series brings respected emerging and established artists/designers from a broad spectrum of media to the School to conduct a public lecture and engage with students, faculty, and the larger University and Ann Arbor communities. Additional support is provided by series sponsors Michigan Radio, WUOM 91.7 FM and Arts @ Michigan.

Unless otherwise noted, all programs take place on Thursdays at 5:10 pm at the historic Michigan Theater, located at 603 E. Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor, and are free of charge and open to the public.