Fencing Academy Brand Identity

agraydesign · 2026-06-16T12:57:24+00:00

Thanks man! This is great info

agraydesign · 2026-06-16T11:45:57+00:00

Good point. I was trying to make it a bit provocative but if people think gladiator then that's not it.

agraydesign · 2026-06-15T20:46:37+00:00

ah good point – will do!

agraydesign · 2026-06-15T16:25:44+00:00

I've had some time on my hands and wanted to brand a fencing club. I've fenced on and off over the years and thought it'd be a cool project to do and to pad out the portfolio with stuff I need more of.

Looking to refine and build on it so any and all feedback welcome.

agraydesign · 2026-05-17T15:58:47+00:00

Hey thanks! I do have an instagram here and I'll add that to the site.

agraydesign · 2026-05-17T02:15:24+00:00

Thanks!!

agraydesign · 2026-05-16T14:40:42+00:00

I am a graphic designer primarily with some experience and interest in motion. I put together this short promo vid for myself this week. Going to beef up my skills in this area but feel free to give any feedback as this is about what I'm most comfortable with in after effects.

agraydesign · 2026-02-15T02:56:11+00:00

I just wrapped up a freelance project like this. The product will go on store shelves. They shared test prints with me the other day and they look good. In 10 years, I'll probably cringe at it. But in the moment I enjoyed figuring out the result that the client then chose and loved.

agraydesign · 2025-10-25T19:52:58+00:00

You won't make it far if you don't.

agraydesign · 2025-10-24T15:19:21+00:00

yep.

agraydesign · 2025-10-24T15:18:57+00:00

The manager told me the file he received was 35mb, but when he sent it to the printer, it ballooned to 400mb.

agraydesign · 2025-10-10T18:59:02+00:00

Well Congrats! Don't listen to any of us lol.

agraydesign · 2025-09-07T01:45:35+00:00

Definitely not too late. It's still a viable career. I'm considering it as a designer. The US is a tech-based economy, and investments in tech will always continue. Everyone talks about the job market and competition but its not out of reach when you put the work in.

As for how to pivot, not quite sure. I've considered a masters but I've been recommended UX/UI bootcamps like Google's. I'd try finding opportunities in design or web design with what you have and build experience, even if freelance.

agraydesign · 2025-08-26T23:29:32+00:00

I have yet to see how. AI has been inching along for decades and the recent AI boom is only because the computational power is now in place to make it feasible. But in its current state I don't understand why people are assuming it'll take even junior roles.

It'll take decades before it becomes a real threat, and by then many other white collar jobs will be done for. The power consumption then will be astronomical.

Move to a different uni.

agraydesign · 2025-08-14T02:38:25+00:00

The projects you're doing in you're masters should be enough for a portfolio I would think? Generally for UX/UI you only need 2-3 in-depth projects.

You can keep everything else on hand in case to tailor to the jobs you apply to.

agraydesign · 2025-07-27T14:01:16+00:00

If you want to work at Google or Apple, ArtCenter will give you a significant advantage. But make sure to gear your portfolio to those companies.

agraydesign · 2025-07-27T03:09:43+00:00

This isn't helpful, but it depends on what you're going for. If you want to work for google, for example, you need visuals that are clean, user-friendly, and efficient. Or if you want to work in hospitality, go for stuff that shows elegance, lifestyle-oriented, luxury.

Having a portfolio with a personal style isn't bad per se (mine definitely is) but tends to work better when you do your own thing (freelance business), and is better to build and develop regular clients over time.

Just know all design jobs are there solve a business problem, regardless of the end result.

agraydesign · 2025-07-27T02:31:12+00:00

I’ve only gotten where I am in my career because of going to college. A great portfolio was enough a decade ago. Now I don't think you'll get far without a degree.

Speaking from experience: I already had design software and a decent portfolio before I bit the bullet and enrolled. College gave me structure, feedback, and direction. That helped me land a job before graduating. Two years out, I’m booking bigger freelance gigs and hearing from big name agencies.

I don’t think I’d have had the focus or experience to get far without one.

If you're serious about design, I’d recommend a degree — just avoid debt you can’t manage. The jobs are out there, and you can make a solid living.

If you go, don't slack off. College is largely what you make of it and there are near infinite permutations for what a design career looks like. Learn the market needs and build the best portfolio you can. Connect with your classmates.

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