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Hi, I’m a visual designer and illustrator with 20+ years of experience creating products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, apparel, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. I’ve collaborated with Hallmark Cards as a senior designer and illustrator, led gift development and trends forecasting, and also take on freelance mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital and other clients. I love mentoring, speaking at events, and exploring new print & design techniques with bold, friendly solutions.…Hi, I’m a visual designer and illustrator with 20+ years of experience creating products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, apparel, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. I’ve collaborated with Hallmark Cards as a senior designer and illustrator, led gift development and trends forecasting, and also take on freelance mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital and other clients. I love mentoring, speaking at events, and exploring new print & design techniques with bold, friendly solutions.

Colin Walsh

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m a visual designer and illustrator with 20+ years of experience creating products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, apparel, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. I’ve collaborated with Hallmark Cards as a senior designer and illustrator, led gift development and trends forecasting, and also take on freelance mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital and other clients. I love mentoring, speaking at events, and exploring new print & design techniques with bold, friendly solutions.…Hi, I’m a visual designer and illustrator with 20+ years of experience creating products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, apparel, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. I’ve collaborated with Hallmark Cards as a senior designer and illustrator, led gift development and trends forecasting, and also take on freelance mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital and other clients. I love mentoring, speaking at events, and exploring new print & design techniques with bold, friendly solutions.

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Hi, I’m a visual designer and illustrator with 20+ years of experience creating products for kids, greeting cards, gift wrap, and home décor. I co-run Tigersheep Friends, a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, apparel, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors.

I’ve collaborated with Hallmark Cards as a senior designer and illustrator, led gift development and trends forecasting, and also take on freelance mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital and other clients. I love mentoring, speaking at events, and exploring new print & design techniques with bold, friendly solutions.

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Work Experience

Freelance / Creative Consultant at FREELANCE

January 1, 2022 - Present

Mural and signage for Advocate Children’s Hospital; Hallmark greeting card illustration/design; college portfolio consultation; Gift Card Impressions; Brickhouse Studio campaigns.

Freelance Designer & Illustrator at FREELANCE

January 1, 2022 - Present

Mural and signage work for Advocate Children’s Hospital; greeting card illustration/design for Hallmark; college portfolio consultation; Gift Card Impressions projects; Brickhouse Studio greeting card and marketing campaign designs.

Collaborator / Product Designer at LAND OF NOD

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Collaboration on multiple kids product including wall decor, web illustration, pillows, plush and toys.

Co-owner and creator at TIGERSHEEP FRIENDS

January 1, 2011 - Present

Co-owner and creator of a risograph print and gift shop; lead product development, design direction, and collaborations across risograph prints, home décor, apparel, murals, and gifts.

Collaborator / Designer at LAND OF NOD

January 1, 2011 - Present

Collaboration on multiple kids products including wall decor, web illustration, pillows, plush and toys.

Co-owner & Creator at TIGERSHEEP FRIENDS

January 1, 2011 - Present

Co-owner of a boutique gifting studio focusing on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors. Responsibilities include design direction, production planning, collaborations, and expanding into murals and licensed products.

Speaker / Workshop Presenter at Workshops + Speaking Events

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Creative Pep Talk, Icon Illustration Conference, Creative Mornings; presentations to college students and other audiences.

Senior designer and illustrator at HALLMARK CARDS

January 1, 2006 - Present

Greeting card design and product innovation, gift wrap, toddler apparel/toys/home décor, books, and licensed product collaborations; trends forecast; murals and window displays; loyalty marketing.

Co-owner and Creator at TIGERSHEEP FRIENDS

January 1, 2006 - Present

Co-owner and creator of a risograph print and gift shop focusing on risograph printing, home décor, wearable goods, murals, and a wide range of creative endeavors.

Senior Designer & Illustrator at HALLMARK CARDS

January 1, 2006 - Present

Senior designer and illustrator focused on greeting card and product innovation, gift wrap, toddler apparel/toys/home decor, books, and licensed gift products (e.g., Golden Girls, Friends, Star Wars). Led trends forecasting, murals, and window displays.

Designer at Barkley

December 30, 2005 - Present

Sonic Restaurant menu and marketing campaigns; UMB Bank marketing campaigns.

Creative / Marketing Designer at BARKLEY

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Sonic Restaurant menu and marketing campaigns.

Senior Designer and Illustrator at HALLMARK CARDS

December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2005

Greeting card and product innovation, gift wrap, toddler apparel/toys/home decor, books, licensed products (Golden Girls, Friends, Star Wars); trends forecast; murals; multiple window displays.