Hi, I’m Ricky Sparks. I’m a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer and Architectural Designer based in Cincinnati. For over 14 years, I’ve turned brands into branded environments—retail spaces, signage systems, and graphics that guide customers and tell a story. My background in construction and manufacturing helps me translate bold ideas into buildable solutions using CAD, 3D visualization, and fabrication-ready documentation. I design custom rural homes and modern farmhouse residences, manage client relationships and project timelines, and collaborate with architects, fabricators, and contractors to ensure accurate installation. I also sell digital home plans through e-commerce platforms and my website, helping clients bring spaces to life from concept to construction.

Ricky Sparks

Hi, I’m Ricky Sparks. I’m a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer and Architectural Designer based in Cincinnati. For over 14 years, I’ve turned brands into branded environments—retail spaces, signage systems, and graphics that guide customers and tell a story. My background in construction and manufacturing helps me translate bold ideas into buildable solutions using CAD, 3D visualization, and fabrication-ready documentation. I design custom rural homes and modern farmhouse residences, manage client relationships and project timelines, and collaborate with architects, fabricators, and contractors to ensure accurate installation. I also sell digital home plans through e-commerce platforms and my website, helping clients bring spaces to life from concept to construction.

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Hi, I’m Ricky Sparks. I’m a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer and Architectural Designer based in Cincinnati. For over 14 years, I’ve turned brands into branded environments—retail spaces, signage systems, and graphics that guide customers and tell a story. My background in construction and manufacturing helps me translate bold ideas into buildable solutions using CAD, 3D visualization, and fabrication-ready documentation.

I design custom rural homes and modern farmhouse residences, manage client relationships and project timelines, and collaborate with architects, fabricators, and contractors to ensure accurate installation. I also sell digital home plans through e-commerce platforms and my website, helping clients bring spaces to life from concept to construction.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Architectural Designer at Modern Homesteads Design LLC
February 1, 2023 - Present
Owner and architectural designer delivering custom rural homes and modern farmhouse residences; develops full residential plan sets including floor plans, elevations, electrical layouts, lighting, and foundation plans; creates photorealistic renderings and digital home plans for clients and online platforms.
Senior Environmental Graphic Designer at CRG Retail Design
July 1, 2012 - Present
Environmental Graphic Designer and Architectural Designer responsible for designing branded environments for retail spaces, including signage systems and wayfinding; produce construction documentation, elevations, and fabrication drawings; create 3D visualizations for client presentations; coordinate with architects, fabricators, and contractors to ensure feasibility and accurate installation; manage client relationships and project timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Design and Architecture at College of Design, University of Kentucky
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction