Jd Ledford

About Jd Ledford

Specialties: branding and identity, corporate collateral, advertising, HTML, CSS

Experience

1. Owner Creative Director

   18 Stone Design

   Jun 2008 — Present

   I’m the owner of 18 Stone Design, a creative studio dedicated to helping businesses and organizations communicate with clarity and impact. Over the years, I’ve partnered with clients ranging from restaurants and real estate developments to cultural institutions and economic organizations — each with unique stories to tell.My work spans corporate identity, branding, advertising, sales materials, websites, and digital campaigns. I also collaborate closely with clients on marketing strategy, ensuring every project not only looks great but also delivers results.Representative clients include Showmars Restaurants, NC TECH, Flowers Plantation, Covington Fabric + Design, Robert Allen Design, Cleveland Golf, Nussbaum USA, Keane Enterprises, Mr. C’s Restaurant, The Don Gibson Theater and the Cleveland County Chamber.At its core, 18 Stone Design is about translating ideas into visuals and strategies that connect with people — whether that’s through a fresh brand identity, a marketing campaign, or a full digital experience.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  BFA

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Css
• Branding
• Banner Ads
• Marketing
• Wordpress
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Direct Mail
• Branding
• Graphics
• Posters
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Collateral
• Dreamweaver
• Indesign
• Creative Direction
• Promotions
• Catalogs
• Visual Communication
• Web Design
• Logo Design
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Corporate Identity
• Digital Photography
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Concept Development
• Creative Strategy
• Outdoor Advertising
• Packaging
• Brochures
• Email Marketing
• Business Cards
• Social Media
• Art Direction
• Adobe Creative Suite