Hi, I'm Christian—a freelance designer and creative director based in Queens, NY with a specialty in branded experiences, installations, exhibits, and events.
For over 10 years, I've worked in experiential agency roles from lead graphic designer to creative director. I have experience in developing overarching conceptual strategy, consumer journeys, graphic identity systems, and spatial art direction. Additionally, I am heavily involved in the fabrication and installation process, providing oversight on materiality, lighting, furniture, digital interactions, and production design details.
Before focusing on branded activations, I worked on exhibition and wayfinding projects for organizations in education, healthcare, and the arts. On these projects, I developed my skillset in environmental graphic production and narrative storytelling that is critical to my design process.
I'm passionate about design that leads with a story, adds cohesive layers of graphic identity, and blends everything with immersive spatial design. I'm always looking for new opportunities to help clients create unique and memorable branded experiences. Please reach out if you have a project like this that you need help with.
CLIENTS
Aston Martin, Bacardi, Bose, Coinbase, Target, JPMorgan Chase, Mailchimp, Meta, National Geographic, Netflix, Rayban, Smithsonian Institution, Storm King Art Center, TikTok, Teremana Tequila, Uber, Under Armour, 9/11 Museum & Memorial
EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE: MA in Visual Communication Design, 2016
VIRGINIA TECH: BA in Business Information Science, 2010
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer & Creative Director, New York, NY 2023–Current
Graphic lead and creative director for projects such as TikTok CES, Mailchimp Meetup events (global), Teremana Tequila experiential build and event tour. Design support for Meta x Rayban launch party.
Invisible North, New York, NY 2021–2023
Design Director / ACD for experiential design projects such as branded events, product launches, interactive pop-ups, and brand campaigns.
C&G Partners, New York, NY, 2017 – Current
Designer for identity, branding, web, signage/wayfinding, and exhibition projects at cultural organizations in the arts and education. Recently completed a museum exhibition for the 9/11 Museum & Memorial as the lead graphic designer, including concept design, branding, production, and installation.
Thackway McCord, New York, NY, 2017
Graphic designer for predominantly corporate identity design, branding, web design, signage, and events.
Synthesis Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2015 – 2016
Designer responsible for a new brand initiative, brand strategy, identity design, print, advertising, and web.
NBBJ Studio 07, Seattle, WA, 2015
Design intern responsible for designing and presenting environmental graphics for Amazon and Kinzer Partners.
Resound Creative, Tempe, AZ, 2014 – 2016
Graphic designer responsible for branding initiative, identity design, print, and web.
The James Agency, Scottsdale, AZ, 2014
Graphic design intern responsible for advertising, motion graphics, copywriting, print layout, and social media assets.
AWARDS
2022 Graphis Gold, Branding
ADC100, The One Club for Creativity
2021 Core77 Notable Interaction Award
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Interactive
Wall Dreams in Fiber Optic Wood
2021 Graphis Gold
9/11 Museum and Memorial, Exhibit Design
Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden
2021 Excellence Award at University College Design Awards
New York Arts Program Brand Identity
2020 Communication Arts Award of Excellence
9/11 Museum and Memorial, Exhibit Design
Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden
2020 Graphic Design USA Award
9/11 Museum and Memorial, Exhibit Design
Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden
2020 PRINTMag Motion Graphics & Video Award
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Interactive
Wall Dreams in Fiber Optic Wood
2020 Graphic Design USA Award
The Opical Society, Print
2019 PRINTMag Regional Award
1938 Projekt, Exhibit & Website