God created beauty as a common grace to incline the hearts of man toward him in worship. Applied arts fall into this category. The twofold purpose of my work is to glorify God and delight the beholder of my design through excellence; confident in my ability, yet continually exercising and working to improve whatever talent I’ve been stewarded with.
I work with Discipline always. I never rely on that muse Motivation (though I am not one to ignore her when she sings). I find creative inspiration comes most reliably through diligence.
I’m Stephen Plodinec—designer, photographer, director, and all-around creative at the University of Austin by way of Austin FC from 2021-2023 and the San Jose Earthquakes from 2014-2021.
✨ Trophy cabinet ✨
2017 American Graphic Design Award
2018 American In-House Design Award
2019 Major League Soccer Digital Team of the Year
2022 Major League Soccer Marketing Team of the Year
2017 American Graphic Design Award
2018 American In-House Design Award
2019 Major League Soccer Digital Team of the Year
2022 Major League Soccer Marketing Team of the Year
Theology: The 1689 Confession