Founder and Creative Lead at NRT.DES

– Founded and operate an independent creative studio and single-member LLC specializing in brand identity, visual systems, UX design, and creative direction for startups, small businesses, and community organizations. – Design cohesive visual languages and scalable brand systems from logos and typography to digital assets and websites, ensuring consistency and impact across print and digital touch points. – Lead all phases of the design process, from client discovery and strategy to prototyping and final delivery, translating abstract goals into clear, visually engaging outcomes. – Manage client relationships, timelines, and budgets with the same rigor applied to enterprise-level design work, balancing creative vision with practical execution. – Collaborate with developers, copywriters, and photographers to deliver end-to-end creative solutions tailored to each client’s goals and audience. – Recent work includes neighborhood identity design, small-business rebrands, and digital presence refreshes for creative professionals and local organizations.