Maxwell Murphy:
Graphic Designer, Artist, & Illustrator
Hello! Welcome to my website, and thank you for stopping by. My name is Maxwell Murphy. I’m an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer.
I am an athlete and grew up playing myriad sports with my heart in water polo. I played through to high-level ball and won a National Championship with my team at Whittier College. This experience taught me vital skills of what it takes to be a team player, putting passion to work, and showing up consistently to make constant improvements, no matter how good we think we are ;). Furthermore, it developed my ability to manage high-stakes situations and demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills. Ultimately, it showed me the importance of community and cherishing life experiences, which beautifully manifest in artwork and design.
With the principles above and a heart of passion for what I do, this is the mindset I apply to my work, with experiences at We Are Giant and Tenaya WP.
Building on community and cherished life moments, storytelling is integral to my work. It is a driving force and connecting factor of who we are. It influences our opinions and our actions, as well as our social groups and cultural identities. Utilizing graphic design, illustration, typography, fashion, and other mediums we are not only able to create riveting brand campaigns, inspiring pitch decks, and great social graphics; we are also able to learn about ourselves, our culture, and ultimately, our audiences that are paving the pathway for the future of brand identity, product innovation, and marketing campaigns.
Now that you know a bit about me, I’d love to get to know you. I invite you to send a message and contact me to discuss business opportunities, the wonders of art and design, and of course, sports. To see more of my work, find me on Instagram @maxwellbmurphy.
Services
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy
I'll map out the customer journey and digital ecosystem for your brand. From there, I'll work with you to develop the right type of content for each channel. Whether it's social media, email marketing, added-value content, or anything else for that matter.
Illustration
As an illustrator, I’m someone who draws or creates images for magazines, books, advertisements, posters, birthday or greeting cards, medical material, and much more.
Logo Design
As a Logo Designer, my role is to create visually appealing and impactful logos that effectively represent a brand's identity and convey its message. I possess a strong blend of creativity, technical skills, and a deep understanding of branding principles.
Fashion Design
I create original clothing, accessories, and footwear. Starting from sketch designs, I select the fabrics and patterns and give instructions on how to make the products I design.
Product Design
As a product designer, I make a practical and functional product as artistic and attractive to a consumer as possible. Imagining, creating, and iterating products that solve users' problems or address specific needs in a given market.
Brand Strategy
I'll help you identify what the brand means to the consumer, emotionally and rationally. Then work with you to make sure the brand is defined in a way that allows it to grow over time.
Tools and Strengths
Design Softwares
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Figma, Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Keynote.
Technical Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration (Apple Pencil, Ipad), Silkscreen Printmaking, Painting (Acrylic), Sketching.
Soft Skills
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, creative thinking, open-mindedness, leadership, professionalism, and strong work ethic.