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CLAY BURNS

Email

rclayburns@gmail.com

Phone:

(603) 686-3198

From logo systems and motion graphics to social media content and brand kits, I have worked across platforms to bring clarity and consistency to creative projects. My approach is collaborative, strategic, and always rooted in transparency. I have led projects for university departments, supported student entrepreneurs, and taken initiative on personal branding projects for small businesses and other creatives.

Below are a few photos that I am proud of and represent my journey as a graphic designer.

At the Doherty Center, we organized Daymond John of Shark Tank to come give feedback to 4 student entrepreneurs and their business pitches. I, alongside my friend Trinity, introduced Daymond to the packed theatre. I also assisted the entrepreneurs in

At the Doherty Center, we organized Daymond John of Shark Tank to come give feedback to 4 student entrepreneurs and their business pitches. I, alongside my friend Trinity, introduced Daymond to the packed theatre. I also assisted the entrepreneurs in their presentations. Here is Daymond showing admiration of the promotional slide that I had designed for the event.

Paula Scher and I. I got to talk to her for about 15 minutes about the creative industry and brand design. Best 15 minute conversation of my life.

Paula Scher and I. I got to talk to her for about 15 minutes about the creative industry and brand design. Best 15 minute conversation of my life.

A couple of my peers and I introducing Cooper Harris (CEO of Klickly) at an event we organized with the Doherty Center. I designed the flyer behind us.

A couple of my peers and I introducing Cooper Harris (CEO of Klickly) at an event we organized with the Doherty Center. I designed the flyer behind us.

A few of my peers and I meeting Debbie Millman of Design Matters at the 2023 AIGA Conference

A few of my peers and I meeting Debbie Millman of Design Matters at the 2023 AIGA Conference

I met Tom Geismar of Chermayeff & Geismar after he presented a story on how him and his team developed the Department of Transportation icons found at every airport.

I met Tom Geismar of Chermayeff & Geismar after he presented a story on how him and his team developed the Department of Transportation icons found at every airport.