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Hi, I’m Troy Ford, a US-based designer and marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience creating impactful visuals across print, digital, and experiential platforms. I hold five degrees in graphic design, marketing, and liberal arts, including a B.A. in Visual Communications from The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where I graduated summa cum laude. My expertise includes presentation design, print design, branding, motion graphics, marketing collateral, website design, and trade show displays. I’ve worked with clients across a wide range of industries including healthcare, real estate, agriculture, fintech, IT, and nonprofits. My background includes supporting both Fortune 500 companies and ambitious startups. I also bring real-world business experience from launching and running two successful ventures of my own. Clients often praise my responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver high-quality, edit-ready work on time. I’m committed to clear communication and smooth collaboration throughout every stage of a project. I enjoy working with a variety of clients and value long-term partnerships where we can build momentum together and achieve strong results. If you're looking for a dependable, versatile designer who combines creativity with strategy, I’d love to hear more about your project and how I can help bring it to life. Portfolio: imtroyford.com

🌟 "This is 1000% better than I had imagined in my head!" - UPWORK CLIENT 🪡 "Fine digital craftsmanship." - UPWORK CLIENT 💪 "Lorelai always crushes it!" - CO-WORKER I design eye-catching digital and print materials to elevate your business. I have extensive experience creating branded materials such as logo packages, posters, social media graphics, annual reports, and more. Specializing in experiential design and with a degree in Interior Design, I enjoy bringing 2D brands into 3D spaces to create an immersive, storytelling experience through signage, murals, menus, displays, and exhibits.

T-shirt designer with years of experience in screen print as well as logo design, print media, vinyl decal design, illustration, and advertisement layout. Specializing in vector artwork, corporate wear and team gear, logo design, and typography.

Through graphic design, I explore creative expression as an avenue to solve human problems. Each has unique constraints that exist in tension with possible solutions. I use imagination, critical thinking, and shared ideas to deliver work that balances artistry and function. From age eight to eighteen, I participated in a creative problem-solving competition that fueled my interest in divergent thinking. Odyssey of the Mind presents complex engineering challenges with limitations intended to push students toward similar responses. In contrast, scoring favors teams that design the most innovative, effective solution. Though my tools have changed–The Adobe Creative Suite has replaced duct tape, tempera paint, and cardboard–conceptually, the work I love is the same. I am seeking projects with short-medium timelines as I will be attending graduate school for graphic design beginning this fall. The work I do now will help me cultivate the skills and experience I need to succeed in school, allowing me to achieve my ultimate goal of becoming a graphic design professor. I do not use generative AI in my work. Many generative AI models are trained using unsourced and unattributed copyrighted works. This is a grey area I have no interest engaging with.

I am a graphic designer with two years of hands on experience in digital and print mediums, focused on delivering on-brand creatives with exceptional attention to detail. My expertise spans visual storytelling, enabling me to support marketing, product, and event initiatives from concept to delivery. I excel in collaborative environments, utilizing strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. My recent internships have honed my ability to produce high-quality work rapidly, ensuring consistency and creativity in every piece. I thrive within brand cultures and am eager to contribute my skills to help elevate your projects. If you need a versatile designer who can create impactful visuals, let’s discuss how I can bring your vision to life.

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