I’m Cindy Dyer, a versatile graphic designer and photographer with more than 25 years helping associations, publishers and small businesses tell their stories through branding, publications, and striking imagery. I founded Dyer Design & Photography in Alexandria, VA, where I develop annual reports, brochures, magazines, book design, posters, and web graphics while providing photography services and creative direction. I’ve also led publishing ventures, including Celebrate Home Magazine, and I’ve served as the sole graphic designer and photographer for the DC Board of Elections since 2019. Beyond client work, I’m an educator and writer who enjoys mentoring others through workshops and lectures on photography, design, and visual communication. My pursuit of creative recognition includes USPS stamp art, Hermes Creative Awards, and Oticon’s Focus on People awards, reflecting a long-standing commitment to craft, storytelling, and community impact.…

Cindy Dyer

I’m Cindy Dyer, a versatile graphic designer and photographer with more than 25 years helping associations, publishers and small businesses tell their stories through branding, publications, and striking imagery. I founded Dyer Design & Photography in Alexandria, VA, where I develop annual reports, brochures, magazines, book design, posters, and web graphics while providing photography services and creative direction. I’ve also led publishing ventures, including Celebrate Home Magazine, and I’ve served as the sole graphic designer and photographer for the DC Board of Elections since 2019. Beyond client work, I’m an educator and writer who enjoys mentoring others through workshops and lectures on photography, design, and visual communication. My pursuit of creative recognition includes USPS stamp art, Hermes Creative Awards, and Oticon’s Focus on People awards, reflecting a long-standing commitment to craft, storytelling, and community impact.…

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I’m Cindy Dyer, a versatile graphic designer and photographer with more than 25 years helping associations, publishers and small businesses tell their stories through branding, publications, and striking imagery. I founded Dyer Design & Photography in Alexandria, VA, where I develop annual reports, brochures, magazines, book design, posters, and web graphics while providing photography services and creative direction. I’ve also led publishing ventures, including Celebrate Home Magazine, and I’ve served as the sole graphic designer and photographer for the DC Board of Elections since 2019.

Beyond client work, I’m an educator and writer who enjoys mentoring others through workshops and lectures on photography, design, and visual communication. My pursuit of creative recognition includes USPS stamp art, Hermes Creative Awards, and Oticon’s Focus on People awards, reflecting a long-standing commitment to craft, storytelling, and community impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Art Director at Dyer Design & Photography
May 1, 1989 - Present
Freelance graphic design and photography studio serving associations, publishers and small businesses. Projects include annual reports, brochures, magazines and newsletters, book covers and interiors, posters, logos, branding, web graphics, trade show collateral and signage. Extensive publications experience, producing more than 70 books and more than 50 newsletters and magazines; skills include content development, writing, editing, proofreading, graphic design and photography. Co-founded Celebrate Home Magazine and served as content developer, photographer, writer, editor and designer for four seasonal issues (2012–2013). Sole graphic designer and photographer for the DC Board of Elections since 2019. Work with Hearing Loss Magazine earned Hermés Creative Awards for design/photography in 2011 and other accolades.
Contract Graphic Designer / Photographer at DC Board of Elections
November 1, 2019 - Present
Design and produce election materials—flyers, forms, logos, training manuals, signage and direct mail campaigns. Additional services include writing, editing, proofreading, vector illustration and photographic support.
Customer Service/ Photographer/Display Artist at Artistic Artifacts
May 1, 2024 - Present
Alexandria, VA-based store; responsibilities include customer service, sales, cutting fabric, fulfilling robust online orders, creating quilt kits, stocking inventory, doing all product photography for website, and creating all visual displays in the store.
Graphic Designer at Water Environment Federation
October 1, 1989 - May 1, 1991
Graphic designer responsible for publications, brochures, and marketing materials; supported layout and production for magazines, newsletters and association communications.
Graphic Designer at Reata Advertising
January 1, 1989 - May 1, 1989
Graphic designer contributing to advertising campaigns and design projects for a San Antonio-based agency.
Graphic Designer at Chadick & Kimball Design Studio
June 1, 1988 - November 1, 1988
Graphic designer at a Washington, DC design studio working on diverse branding and print projects.
Art Director at Ecology & Environment
January 1, 1987 - November 1, 1988
Art Director responsible for creative direction and design of environmental graphics and publications.
Art Director at Nat’l. Association of Professional Insurance Agents
January 1, 1987 - December 1, 1987
Art Director overseeing editorial and visual design for association communications.
Graphic Designer at Giant Food, Inc.
October 1, 1985 - November 1, 1986
Graphic designer supporting corporate communications and in-store graphics.
Designer/Copywriter at Klinck’s Dept. Store
November 1, 1984 - March 1, 1985
Designer/Copywriter developing in-store graphics and promotional materials.
Designer/Photographer at Loflin & Associates
October 1, 1983 - November 1, 1984
Designer/Photographer producing client visuals and photographic work for various assignments.
Designer/Fashion Illustrator at Jones & Jones Dept. Store
September 1, 1982 - October 1, 1983
Designer/Fashion Illustrator contributing to visual merchandising and promotional materials.

Education

B.F.A. in Graphic Design at University of Texas–Pan American, Edinburg, TX
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
B.F.A. Graphic Design at University of Texas–Pan American
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

USPS Stamp Artist
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other

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