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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

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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.

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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.

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Work Experience

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 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 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.