Hi, I'm Robin Ward, a seasoned graphic designer and illustrator with over three decades of experience creating impactful branding, editorial illustrations, and children's books. I love collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from non-profits to commercial enterprises, bringing their stories and brands to life visually. In addition to my design work, I enjoy teaching as an Associate Professor and Program Director at Madonna University, where I develop curriculum and mentor students. I am passionate about education, community engagement, and fostering creativity through projects like the MU Journal, a student-led creative publication I guide. When I'm not working on client projects or teaching, I create and market original stationery and textile designs. I strive to combine artistic excellence with practical outcomes in every endeavor I undertake.…

Robin Ward

Hi, I'm Robin Ward, a seasoned graphic designer and illustrator with over three decades of experience creating impactful branding, editorial illustrations, and children's books. I love collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from non-profits to commercial enterprises, bringing their stories and brands to life visually. In addition to my design work, I enjoy teaching as an Associate Professor and Program Director at Madonna University, where I develop curriculum and mentor students. I am passionate about education, community engagement, and fostering creativity through projects like the MU Journal, a student-led creative publication I guide. When I'm not working on client projects or teaching, I create and market original stationery and textile designs. I strive to combine artistic excellence with practical outcomes in every endeavor I undertake.…

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Hi, I’m Robin Ward, a seasoned graphic designer and illustrator with over three decades of experience creating impactful branding, editorial illustrations, and children’s books. I love collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from non-profits to commercial enterprises, bringing their stories and brands to life visually. In addition to my design work, I enjoy teaching as an Associate Professor and Program Director at Madonna University, where I develop curriculum and mentor students.

I am passionate about education, community engagement, and fostering creativity through projects like the MU Journal, a student-led creative publication I guide. When I’m not working on client projects or teaching, I create and market original stationery and textile designs. I strive to combine artistic excellence with practical outcomes in every endeavor I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Robin Ward Illustration & Design
January 1, 1988 - June 14, 2024
Collaborate with clients in need of branding identity and other collateral design like direct marketing pieces and annual reports, package design, signage, editorial and commercial illustration, non-profit work, picture book illustration & design, and social media projects. Create, market and maintain original series of stationery and textile items direct to public. Worked with various notable clients such as the Detroit Red Wings, OnStar, Make A Wish Foundation, and many others.
Associate Professor & Program Director at Madonna University
January 1, 2002 - June 14, 2024
Curriculum development, teaching, direct collaborative community service-oriented design and public art projects and MU art gallery director. Also responsible for mentoring students and leading community-engaged design work.
Editor, Art Director, Mentor at MU Journal
January 1, 2019 - June 14, 2024
Leading a student editorial and design group producing yearly creative publications that include art, writing, music, dance, and short films, facilitating creativity in collaboration with writing mentors and students.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Richardson Media Design
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Created brochures, posters, annual reports, direct mail pieces, ads, and branding identity design for a range of corporate clients. Continued work as freelance designer after leaving full-time position.
In House Graphic Designer/ Illustrator at Oakland University Office of Publications
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986
Produced magazine publications, posters, invitations, internal collateral design and direct mail pieces while maintaining graphic standards for corporate identity. Continued freelance work for the institution after leaving full-time position.

Education

MAT at Madonna University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
BFA at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986

Qualifications

NEH Distinguished Teaching Professorship Grant
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services

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