W. Ryon Edwards

About W. Ryon Edwards

We work collaboratively to create unique and creative solutions to business problems. All of the upfront work and research informs our creative approach and ensures that we\'re solving the right problems. We value collaboration, creativity and end results.Specialties:Brand identity design, website design, photo art direction, environmental graphic design (architectural), illustration, custom lettering and typography, custom brand design, digital marketing.Recognition:AAF, American Advertising Federation (local, regional, national)AIGA, the professional association for design (local, regional)Communication ArtsGraphic Design USAHOW MagazineLürzer\'s ArchivePrint MagazineUnderConsideration/FPO

Experience

1. Partner Design Director

   Riggs Partners

   Aug 2009 — Present · SC, US

   Responsibilities include developing brand creative and overseeing all design work to ensure that the work is completed to the highest standard.Other duties include:• Brand development — working with Brand Strategists to develop master creative and design strategy• Photo Art Direction — working with photographers (and illustrators) to develop brand imagery• Brand Identity Design — crafting original, custom logos and logotypes, brand guides and identity standards documents• Web design — visual design, web development style guides, production design (including responsive design and mobile design).• Campaign development — ensuring design and creative work is cohesive across multiple media outlets for a specific campaign• Ensuring that Riggs Partners deliver exemplary work — meeting both the client and audience objectives.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

  1986 — 1990

• School of Visual Arts

  Certificate, Milton Glaser Summer Intensive, Graphic Design

  1997 — 1997