Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

Hi, I’m Tayvia Ridgeway, a Chicago-based graphic designer and instructor who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I combine typography, branding, and digital storytelling to help organizations communicate with impact and authenticity. I design for education, the performing arts, and community programs, building engaging learning experiences and professional-grade assets—from logo design to capstone portfolios—while collaborating across teams to deliver thoughtful, on-brand results.…Hi, I’m Tayvia Ridgeway, a Chicago-based graphic designer and instructor who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I combine typography, branding, and digital storytelling to help organizations communicate with impact and authenticity. I design for education, the performing arts, and community programs, building engaging learning experiences and professional-grade assets—from logo design to capstone portfolios—while collaborating across teams to deliver thoughtful, on-brand results.

Tayvia Danielle Ridgeway

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2





Hi, I’m Tayvia Ridgeway, a Chicago-based graphic designer and instructor who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I combine typography, branding, and digital storytelling to help organizations communicate with impact and authenticity. I design for education, the performing arts, and community programs, building engaging learning experiences and professional-grade assets—from logo design to capstone portfolios—while collaborating across teams to deliver thoughtful, on-brand results.…Hi, I’m Tayvia Ridgeway, a Chicago-based graphic designer and instructor who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I combine typography, branding, and digital storytelling to help organizations communicate with impact and authenticity. I design for education, the performing arts, and community programs, building engaging learning experiences and professional-grade assets—from logo design to capstone portfolios—while collaborating across teams to deliver thoughtful, on-brand results.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Tayvia Ridgeway, a Chicago-based graphic designer and instructor who loves turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I combine typography, branding, and digital storytelling to help organizations communicate with impact and authenticity.

I design for education, the performing arts, and community programs, building engaging learning experiences and professional-grade assets—from logo design to capstone portfolios—while collaborating across teams to deliver thoughtful, on-brand results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Design Instructor at Intrinsic Schools

August 1, 2023 - Present

Launched the inaugural Graphic Design program at Intrinsic Downtown Campus Charter School, establishing a curriculum aligned with AIGA design standards. Designed a dynamic, project-based learning experience featuring logo design, brand identity development, and capstone portfolio creation to foster advanced student skills and practical application.

Graphic Designer at DePaul USA

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Designed high-impact CRM visuals and long-form content (Donor Booklet, Annual Report); collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging across channels and produced assets to support fundraising and communications.

Graphic Designer Intern at Lyric Opera of Chicago

June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Applied Lyric's branding across digital and promotional materials; developed and led creative for over 100 digital marketing headers; designed targeted advertising for high-visibility events (e.g., Christkindl Market, Sunday in the Park, The Brightness of Light).

Graphic Design Intern at DePaul Athletics

September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Produced engaging social media content across platforms; coordinated multiple sales projects with timely delivery; developed production templates for digital ad campaigns and promotional materials to streamline workflows and ensure quality and brand consistency.