Roland Hesek Young

I will ALWAYS remember Roland as an extremely kind, funny and inspiring person. I first met Roland as my Advertising teacher at ACCD. We reconnected again when I taught at ACCD where he, Sharon Ali and I were known as the trouble-maker teachers at ACCD due to our views which were opposed to those of ACCD. Roland was truly a creative force whose great talent will be missed.

Dear friends, I won't even bother repeating the usual accolades and praises sung about Roland, as there have been so many, and there is such consistency among them, that I am confident that you all finally "get it," am I right? But I will share one thing I observed about Roland that might be a little non-standard. Roland clearly went above-and-beyond to make himself available. To find him sitting in the ArtCenter cafeteria (or at a coffee shop) before class? Sometimes he might even drop by...

In `98, I entered the Art Center ad program at age 35. By the second class Roland had dubbed me "the old hippie" because I was the only one who understood any of his 70s music/art references. He was a smart, funny, amazing person with an interest in everything in the universe - with his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds - wait, no, Roland would immediately challenge that: `...Boring. How about head on the ground, and feet in the clouds? That´s an image I´d like to see...´ He was...

The best teacher, my mentor and friend for life. His lessons changed the way I approach design. My morning coffee sessions at Starbucks helped me with life changing decisions. So many wonderful memories. Forever Roland. Lots of love Ari & family. Thinking of you always.

OHHHhhhh....Roland was my neighbor for many decades, always so pleasant. My condolences to Ari, Dove, & the family --