Q Design & Communication Since 1981

Christine Golus

Managing Director

With Q LTD since 1983 Christine received her BFA from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design. Avocations: modern dance, salsa, and all things nature. She has created brand identities, websites, and print collateral as well as managed web and communication projects for such clients as the SC Conference Series; University of Illinois National Center for Supercomputing Applications; The Kresge Foundation; American Concrete Institute; American Ornithological Society; Packard Health; University of Michigan’s Mcity and Wallace House; the annual SIGGRAPH conference; and others. She has taught graphic design at both Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College and lectured at the U-M Penny Stamps School of Art & Design, where she has served as an industry advisor in design. Christine is the owner of Q LTD and directs company strategy, client relationships, and business development.

Todd Szymanski

Design Director

Received his BFA in graphic design from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design. Joined Q LTD in 1992. Four years later, emigrated to Los Angeles to open the West Coast office and now represents Q LTD in Palm Springs. Huge appreciation for natural beauty keeps him on the hiking trails. Fascination with mechanical beauty keeps him at the local newsstand, salivating over the latest unattainable automotive offerings from Italy and Germany. Todd has created identities, websites, and print collateral pieces for such clients as the SC Conference Series; the annual SIGGRAPH conference; and others.

Patricia Greve

Editor, Operations Director

Returned to Michigan, her native land, after receiving a BA in English literature from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She still occasionally pines for the verdant northwest. Spelling bee champion. Oxford comma advocate. Adorer of thunderstorms, bridges, and cats. Connoisseur of chocolate chip cookies. Shameless Argentine tango addict.

Matthew Restorff

Senior Web Developer

With Q LTD since 2015. Traversed Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to settle in Ypsilanti. A drummer and pug lover, Matt got his start building sites for rock stars (Travis Barker of Blink 182, Green Day, Joshua Radin, WideSpread Panic, Eminem, Mana). With more than 12 years of experience in all stages of web development and a strong background in WordPress and other content management platforms, Matt has an in-depth understanding of HTML, CSS, Javascript, and responsive design techniques for developing sites for optimum performance and efficiency.

In the community, Matt has been a volunteer tech presenter at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Clients include: the SC Conference Series (SC18, SC19); the University of Michigan’s Wallace House and Mcity; William Davidson Foundation; the Sarcoma Coalition; and others.

Andy Sikora

Senior Designer

Proud Michigander and avid coffee drinker Andy received his BFA from Central Michigan University where he also worked as creative services manager at award-winning, student-run media company CM Life. Draws inspiration from modern art as well as old school video games, cartoons, and media. Believes good design is clean and calculated. Less is more. A big nerd at heart, Andy collects old video games, obsesses over Game of Thrones, plays guitar, and constantly creates. Loves travel and has spent time in the Philippines and Dubai. He may or may not like pineapple on pizza.

Emily Cedar

Senior Designer

Designer, yoga instructor, scuba diver, and guitar player Emily received her BFA from the University of Michigan School of Art and Design. Always creating. Loves working with color and type. Organizes information, solves problems, and tells stories through design. Her interest in mindfulness keeps her returning to her yoga mat, while her passion for adventure carries her across the globe – her favorite destinations include Australia and Colombia.

Olivia Graham

Junior Designer

A 2022 graduate of the University of Michigan, Olivia has called herself a designer since 2015 when her design journey began in her hometown of Miami, Florida. In more recent years, she’s also taken on the titles of yoga teacher, sailor, and cat enthusiast. Olivia’s education was focused in branding and visual design strategy, where she was particularly passionate about health, wellness, and accessibility. She also dabbles in industrial design and packaging design where her 2D skills meet her interest in 3D form. During her time minoring in entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, she had opportunities to work with local small businesses looking at how to adapt their brand and marketing strategies.

Paul Koch

Brand Strategist, Writer

Veteran of more than 20 years in the wonderful world of advertising. Draws inspiration from the fact that there’s always something new in this business. Journalism advertising/PR major with studies in marketing, graphic design, and psychology. Original plan in life was to write for Rolling Stone magazine, until the ads became more intriguing. Worked at multiple agencies in Toledo, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. Enjoys discovering new music, microbrews, and economic phenomena. Paul has provided research, brand strategy, creative, and content for clients such as the American Concrete Institute; University of Michigan’s Mcity, School of Nursing, and Wallace House; SARC; Dental Advisor; applEcon; and North Star Reach.

Jeff Callender

Retired

Joined Q LTD in 1985 after growing up on the east coast of Lake Michigan, earning a BFA in graphic design at Western Michigan University, and working in Chicago with influential designer Morton Goldsholl. Jeff taught graphic design at the University of Michigan and lectured at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the SIGGRAPH Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. Jeff served as managing director and design director at Q LTD and resides in Toronto, Ontario and in Quebéc’s Eastern Townships.

Peter Morville

Strategic Advisor

British soccer player and digital librarian who grew up to become a founding father of information architecture. Author of Ambient Findability, Search Patterns, Intertwingled (2014), and the “polar bear book.” Collaborating with Q LTD since 1995.

Tom Rieke

Founder

Hawkeye expatriate who studied writing in Iowa City then practiced the profession in radio, PR, the Peace Corps (Barbados), and academia before co-founding Q LTD in 1981.