Black and white portrait of a smiling man in a suit and tie against a plain background.

CLAY BURNS

| Brand Identities
| Logo Design
| Motion Graphics

Email

rclayburns@gmail.com

Phone:

(603) 686-3198

I’m a designer who’s passionate about uplifting the people and communities making a real difference. Since starting at Elon University in 2021, I’ve thrown myself into learning everything I can about design, branding, and storytelling. I believe in transparency, collaboration, and using design as a tool to amplify voices and spark connection.

Over the past five years, I’ve worked on everything from logo systems and motion graphics to social content and brand identity. I love helping sports teams and brands create bold, clean visuals that stand out and perform. Along the way, I’ve picked up experience in public speaking, creative strategy, and turning ideas into impact.

Right now, I’m looking for roles at creative studios, marketing teams, or sports organizations where I can put my skills to work and keep learning.

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.