Hi, I’m Rory Coughlin. I’m a team-driven, outgoing designer who approaches projects from multiple perspectives to deliver well-rounded final products. I have a strong foundation in typography, grid systems, user interaction, and branding, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, stay punctual, and bring a proactive, hands-on approach to design campaigns, publication design, and asset production across print and digital. I’m eager to continue building versatile, story-driven brand experiences.…

Rory Coughlin

Hi, I’m Rory Coughlin. I’m a team-driven, outgoing designer who approaches projects from multiple perspectives to deliver well-rounded final products. I have a strong foundation in typography, grid systems, user interaction, and branding, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments, stay punctual, and bring a proactive, hands-on approach to design campaigns, publication design, and asset production across print and digital. I’m eager to continue building versatile, story-driven brand experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Rory Coughlin. I’m a team-driven, outgoing designer who approaches projects from multiple perspectives to deliver well-rounded final products. I have a strong foundation in typography, grid systems, user interaction, and branding, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals.

I thrive in collaborative environments, stay punctual, and bring a proactive, hands-on approach to design campaigns, publication design, and asset production across print and digital. I’m eager to continue building versatile, story-driven brand experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Creative Director / Graphic Designer / Graphic Design Intern at The Prattler
May 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to run the official Pratt student magazine; Generated issue themes and drafted creative guidelines for featured illustrators; Handled creative submissions for spot illustrations; Organized and oversaw the design aspects of each print issue; Designed and managed social media marketing—creating engaging posts directing people to seasonal schedules and events.
Graphic Designer at Backyard Flea
August 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Design and manage social media marketing; Organized and integrated new design schemes that generated a youthful, electric indie atmosphere to the brand; Created seasonal look-books featuring 50–70 unique products, including varied fabrics and colorways, to support cohesive brand storytelling; Collaborated with the ecommerce team in generating assets for the Product Detail Pages; Developed creative social media content aimed at increasing engagement cross-platform.
Graphic Designer at Diane Von Furstenberg
August 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Designed branded assets for high-profile DVF events; Collaborated with the ecommerce team in generating assets for Product Detail Pages.
Co-Creative Director at The Prattler
May 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to run the official Pratt student magazine; generated issue themes and drafted creative guidelines; handled creative submissions and oversaw the design aspects of each print issue. Designed and managed social media marketing, creating engaging posts and directing audiences to seasonal schedules and events. Implemented design schemes that created a youthful, electric indie atmosphere and produced seasonal look-books (50–70 products) to support cohesive storytelling. Collaborated with the e-commerce team to generate assets for Product Detail Pages.
Graphic Designer at The Prattler
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Graphic Design Intern at The Prattler
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Graphic Designer at Backyard Flea
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Graphic Designer at Diane Von Furstenberg
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Designed branded assets for high-profile DVF events.
Co-Creative Director at The Prattler
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to run the official Pratt student magazine; Generated issue themes and drafted creative guidelines for featured illustrators; Handled creative submissions for spot illustrations; Organized and oversaw the design aspects of each print issue; Designed and managed social media marketing, creating engaging posts directing audiences to seasonal schedules and events.
Graphic Designer at Backyard Flea
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Organized and integrated new design schemes that generated a youthful, electric indie atmosphere; Created seasonal look-books featuring 50–70 unique products; Collaborated with the e-commerce team to generate assets for Product Detail Pages; Developed creative social media content aimed at increasing engagement cross-platform; Designed branded assets for high-profile DVF events.
Graphic Design Intern at Diane Von Furstenberg
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed branded assets and contributed to DVF event visuals, collaborating with the design team to ensure brand consistency across campaigns.
Co-Creative Director / Graphic Designer / Graphic Design Intern at The Prattler
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to run the official Pratt student magazine; generated issue themes and drafted creative guidelines for featured illustrators; managed creative submissions; organized and oversaw the design aspects of each print issue; designed and managed social media marketing; organized and integrated new design schemes that generated a youthful, electric indie atmosphere; created seasonal look-books featuring 50–70 unique products to support cohesive brand storytelling; collaborated with the e-commerce team to generate assets for Product Detail Pages; developed creative social content to increase cross-platform engagement; designed branded assets for high-profile DVF events.
Graphic Design Intern at Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF)
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to refine DVF’s brand visuals; organized and implemented new design schemes; created seasonal look-books; produced assets for the Product Detail Pages; developed engaging social media content; designed branded assets for high-profile DVF events.
Co-Creative Director at The Prattler
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to run the official Pratt student magazine; Generated issue themes and drafted creative guidelines for featured illustrators; Handled creative submissions for spot illustrations; Organized and oversaw the design aspects of each print issue; Designed and managed social media marketing; Created seasonal look-books and brand assets.
Graphic Design Intern at The Prattler
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated with a small team to run the official Pratt student magazine; generated issue themes and drafted creative guidelines for featured illustrators; handled creative submissions for spot illustrations; organized and oversaw the design aspects of each print issue; designed and managed social media marketing to promote seasonal schedules and events.

Education

BFA in Communications Design (Minor in History of Art & Design) at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Communications Design (Minor in History of Art & Design) at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Communications Design, Minor in History of Art & Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Communications Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Communications Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Communications Design, Minor in History of Art & Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Pratt Circle Award for outstanding academic excellence
January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Outstanding Student Org. Nominee, The Prattler
January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Pratt Circle Award for outstanding academic excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Outstanding Student Org. Nominee – The Prattler
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Pratt Circle Award for outstanding academic excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Outstanding Student Org. Nominee - The Prattler
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Pratt Circle Award for outstanding academic excellence
January 1, 2025 - December 10, 2025
Outstanding Student Org. Nominee - The Prattler
January 1, 2025 - December 10, 2025
Pratt Circle Award For outstanding academic excellence
January 1, 2025 - December 10, 2025
Outstanding Student Org. Nominee The Prattler
January 1, 2025 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Software & Internet
    paper The Light From This Chest is Fleeting

    Through my thesis project I will highlight the following inquiry; why should creative considerations of CD packaging exist in the modern age of music, and how can they find their place in this era of digital streaming? Through composing a set of 5 audio collages and designing the surrounding graphic elements I developed a well rounded view into how un-boxing an album is an integral part of the listeners experience. The album
    I decided to craft followed my relationship with nature and how I tie natural sounds to specific memories. The songs are melancholic and meditative, evoking feelings of slowness and depression. There were 5 total elements to this comprehensive album experience; a playable CD, album booklet, a poster for each of the 5 songs, and a album case of corrugated cardboard.

    See the full experience here!
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper DVF Vintage

    DVF Vintage is Diane von Furstenberg’s consignment initiative, created to reintroduce vintage DVF pieces into the contemporary market. Relaunched under refreshed branding, the initiative was celebrated with an exclusive event attended by fashion icons and celebrities. I was tasked with producing design assets for the launch, including printed menus, custom stamps, and social media graphics that aligned with the brand’s new visual direction.

    See the entire project and other works from my time at DVF here:
    https://www.twine.net/signin