Scott F. Reid, Santa Barbara Designer and Arts Advocate, 1945-2026

Scott F. Reid, a Santa Barbara artist and founder of Scott F. Reid and Associates Design Office, died March 15, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in 1945 in Santa Monica, he studied at Art Center and UCSB, built a 30+ year design practice serving the city and MTD, and was deeply involved in the community through Transition House and Meals on Wheels. He is survived by three sons—Seth Reid, Matt Reid and Sean Kerr—and five grandchildren, with his life centered on art, family and service. A celebration of his life was planned for April 3 at the Sunrise Urn Garden, Santa Barbara Cemetery.