Adam Waugh was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and studied Graphic Design at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and Ringling School of Art and Design. As an undergraduate, Waugh was awarded a prestigious traveling scholarship, Best of Show honors in the AIGA Cincinnati's portfolio review, and inclusion in a Graphic Design textbook.

After getting his BFA in Graphic Design from the Art Academy, Waugh interned at HOW Magazine, and began freelancing for Interbrand, AIGA, Juicy Temples, The Art Academy of Cincinnati, Blue Blaze Marketing and Turner Broadcasting.

Waugh then relocated to Orlando, Florida to work with Juicy Temples, who specialize in Image and Interactive Design for Arts and Entertainment Brands. His work at Juicy Temples garnered national recognition by the American Advertising Federation, HOW Magazine, STEP Magazine, and the AIGA.

Waugh has since been invited to work as a Designer for Landor Associates in his hometown of Cincinnati, where he enthusiastically focuses on Corporate Identity and Branding.

He was a founding member of the Art Academy of Cincinnati's chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), and served on the Board of Directors for the Orlando Chapter as Programming Chair.