I am a design leader and multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience shaping brand systems, digital experiences, and storytelling-driven design across media, education, nonprofits, and technology. I thrive on translating complex ideas into clear, human-centered solutions, collaborating across teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I’m comfortable hands-on or leading teams, and I value craft, clarity, and real-world constraints in every project. I enjoy partnering with clients, developers, writers, and community partners to create meaningful experiences. My work spans branding, digital design, and storytelling for nonprofits, cultural organizations, small businesses, and public institutions, always aiming to balance impact with accessibility and real-world constraints.…

Bryan Perry

I am a design leader and multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience shaping brand systems, digital experiences, and storytelling-driven design across media, education, nonprofits, and technology. I thrive on translating complex ideas into clear, human-centered solutions, collaborating across teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I’m comfortable hands-on or leading teams, and I value craft, clarity, and real-world constraints in every project. I enjoy partnering with clients, developers, writers, and community partners to create meaningful experiences. My work spans branding, digital design, and storytelling for nonprofits, cultural organizations, small businesses, and public institutions, always aiming to balance impact with accessibility and real-world constraints.…

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I am a design leader and multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience shaping brand systems, digital experiences, and storytelling-driven design across media, education, nonprofits, and technology. I thrive on translating complex ideas into clear, human-centered solutions, collaborating across teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I’m comfortable hands-on or leading teams, and I value craft, clarity, and real-world constraints in every project.

I enjoy partnering with clients, developers, writers, and community partners to create meaningful experiences. My work spans branding, digital design, and storytelling for nonprofits, cultural organizations, small businesses, and public institutions, always aiming to balance impact with accessibility and real-world constraints.

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Work Experience

Independent Freelancer & Creative Director at Self-employed
December 31, 2014 - Present
Lead brand, identity, and digital design projects for nonprofits, cultural organizations, small businesses, and public institutions; develop visual systems, campaign assets, and digital experiences that balance clarity, craft, and real-world constraints; collaborate directly with clients, developers, writers, and community partners from discovery through launch; selected work includes branding for public libraries, restaurants, community projects, and place-based storytelling initiatives.
Assistant Professor of Design at University of West Georgia (UWG)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Taught graphic design, visual communication, typography, and design thinking; developed curricula emphasizing real-world projects, collaboration, and critical thinking; mentored students on portfolio development and professional practice.
Art Director at CNN
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015
Designed and art-directed graphics, digital experiences, and on-air visuals for national and international audiences; collaborated with editorial, motion, and product teams in a fast-paced newsroom environment; contributed to large-scale projects requiring speed, accuracy, and strong visual judgment.
Art Director, Digital Products at Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Led visual storytelling and design for major editorial and digital initiatives; partnered with journalists, editors, and product teams to translate complex reporting into engaging visual narratives; helped evolve visual standards across print and digital platforms.
Art Director & Project Manager at J. Walter Thompson (JWT)
November 1, 2001 - April 15, 2003
Led creative execution for multi-channel campaigns for national clients, translating strategy into cohesive, scalable creative. Managed production workflows, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables. Partnered with account and strategy teams to align creative direction with client objectives and constraints.

Education

MFA in Design at Georgia State University
August 1, 2014 - May 13, 2017
BA in English & Literature at Duke University
August 1, 1992 - May 11, 1996

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Ericsson Headquarters (US) Welcome Center Experience
    Envy Create engaged me to support a pitch for a new welcome center at Ericsson’s U.S. headquarters, building on their long-standing work designing large-scale trade show environments for the company. I contributed information and data visualization expertise to help envision an interactive, environmental exhibition that would visualize real-time global data from Ericsson technologies deployed across multiple industries. While Ericsson ultimately selected a more conservative proposal aligned with other architectural buildouts, the pitch demonstrated the potential for immersive, data-driven storytelling in a corporate environment and pushed the conversation beyond static displays toward a more experiential approach.…
    uniE621 Ericsson Headquarters (US) Welcome Center Experience
    Envy Create engaged me to support a pitch for a new welcome center at Ericsson’s U.S. headquarters, building on their long-standing work designing large-scale trade show environments for the company. I contributed information and data visualization expertise to help envision an interactive, environmental exhibition that would visualize real-time global data from Ericsson technologies deployed across multiple industries. While Ericsson ultimately selected a more conservative proposal aligned with other architectural buildouts, the pitch demonstrated the potential for immersive, data-driven storytelling in a corporate environment and pushed the conversation beyond static displays toward a more experiential approach.…
    uniE621 Tolleson (AZ) Public Library Brand Exapnsion
    As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Tolleson Public Library, I developed an expanded visual system that extends the library’s brand into new community-facing initiatives. The first, T-Lab, is a makerspace designed to introduce residents of all ages to creative technologies such as 3D printing, Cricut cutting, and laser fabrication. I designed a flexible mark and badge system that feels inventive and hands-on while remaining aligned with the library’s approachable, community-centered brand. The resulting identity balances geometric clarity with Southwestern warmth and a sense of playful craft—reflecting the intersection of art, technology, and learning at the heart of the lab. I also created a complementary campaign identity for the “Find Your Happy” Reading Challenge, intentionally breaking from the library’s core palette to establish its own joyful, seasonal energy. Bright, contemporary color combinations and inclusive imagery invite readers of all ages to reconnect with the pleasure of reading. Together, these projects demonstrate how a civic brand can evolve through flexible systems—supporting new programs while maintaining consistency, accessibility, and a strong sense of place.…
    paper Museum of Reynoldstown

    I am collaborating with the Reynoldstown Rangers, a neighborhood-based community organization, on the Museum of Reynoldstown—a rotating, facade-based exhibition installed on the exterior of a historic local building. The project reimagines what a neighborhood museum can be, using public space to celebrate the people, history, and culture of the community.

    The inaugural exhibition features large-scale portraits of Reynoldstown residents. I am leading the photography for the project, including building a temporary lighting studio on my front porch to host portrait sessions with neighbors. These sessions are as much about connection as documentation, creating space for conversation and shared storytelling.

    As the project evolves, future exhibitions will expand beyond portraiture to include additional artistic formats that surface the layered histories and lived experiences of Reynoldstown. Each installation aims to foreground community voices while strengthening a shared sense of place, continuity, and belonging.

    paper Ericsson Headquarters (US) Welcome Center Experience

    Envy Create engaged me to support a pitch for a new welcome center at Ericsson’s U.S. headquarters, building on their long-standing work designing large-scale trade show environments for the company. I contributed information and data visualization expertise to help envision an interactive, environmental exhibition that would visualize real-time global data from Ericsson technologies deployed across multiple industries.

    While Ericsson ultimately selected a more conservative proposal aligned with other architectural buildouts, the pitch demonstrated the potential for immersive, data-driven storytelling in a corporate environment and pushed the conversation beyond static displays toward a more experiential approach.

    paper Oliver Hazard’s/Hazard’s on the Green

    I developed the brand identity for two sister restaurants in Perry, GA: Oliver Hazard’s, an elevated dining experience, and Hazard’s on the Green, a relaxed outdoor venue. The challenge was to create a shared visual language that felt refined without being precious, while remaining approachable and rooted in the local community. A custom typographic logotype—drawing on the quirky character of regional signage—anchors the system, giving each restaurant a distinct personality while clearly linking them as part of the same family.