I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in visual communications. My goal is to create impactful visual narratives that elevate brands and enhance user engagement. I love collaborating with clients to tell their unique stories through design.

Neiley Royston

I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in visual communications. My goal is to create impactful visual narratives that elevate brands and enhance user engagement. I love collaborating with clients to tell their unique stories through design.

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I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in visual communications. My goal is to create impactful visual narratives that elevate brands and enhance user engagement. I love collaborating with clients to tell their unique stories through design.

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Work Experience

Media Specialist at Marin County Parks
October 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Designed a wide range of environmental graphics for parks and preserves, created interpretive signage, updated trail maps, optimized content for digital platforms, and produced public-facing infographics.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Neiley Royston Studio
June 1, 2010 - Present
Created logos and brand identities for various clients, developed print and digital design systems including business cards, websites, and social media posts.
Graphic Designer at Mahalo Digital
February 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Designed digital and print collateral for tech companies, including media kits and social media posts while adhering to corporate identity guidelines.
Senior Graphic Web Designer at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
February 1, 2004 - October 16, 2025
Created print and digital collateral for hospital departments, illustrated articles, developed their first intranet and external website.
Senior Scientific Illustrator at Gladstone Institutes
March 1, 1999 - October 16, 2025
Collaborated with researchers to graphically visualize scientific data and designed the initial version of their website.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1993

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certification: Fundamentals of UX Design
October 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
UC Davis Certification: Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau
October 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment