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About Me


I am an imaginative and dynamic graphic designer, celebrated for my inventive concepts and distinctive visual style. I completed my education at the esteemed Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University, majoring in Graphic Design and Visual Communication, with a minor in Sales and Marketing.


Specialties


I specialize in creating designs for a wide variety of projects, including print media, motion graphics, branding and visual identity development, event collateral, and marketing materials. Along with my technical expertise in Adobe programs, Blender, and other tools, I have a deep understanding of design principles and a strong commitment to creativity.

Mission


My mission is to bring unwavering passion, creativity, and precision to every project. I thrive on creativity and experimentation, creating designs that are visually striking, deeply memorable, and engaging. Through innovative and hands-on approaches, I aim to deliver distinctive visual experiences that resonate with my clients and their audiences.

Why I Do It?


From a young age, my love for wall art, posters, mixed media, album artwork, stage visuals, and music videos has been a defining aspect of my creative journey. Art and design were my outlets for finding my voice. I now use my creativity to help businesses and individuals uncover and articulate their own unique identities.


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Luke Padwe

480-310-7801
padwe.design@gmail.com
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Global Sport Institute

Arizona State University
01/2023 – Present

Digital Communications Assistant

- Managed and maintained all social media accounts.
- Designed all assets for major events.
- Created and distributed newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications.
- Communicated professionally with clients and team members.
- Photographed live panel events.
- Collaborated with multiple organizations on single projects.
- Presented creative ideas in client meetings.
- Designed materials in accordance with company branding guidelines.
- Created news articles and blog posts for the company website.



Arizona Wholesale Growers

Arizona Wholesale Growers - Cave Creek
05/2023 – 08/2023

Internship

- Designed collateral for events and trade shows.
- Increased social media account growth.
- Developed and executed social media campaigns.
- Edited and corrected images.
- Presented creative concepts in client meetings.
- Created large signage designs.
- Clothing and garment design.
- Website design and maintance.
- Ideated, created, and animated videos.



Arizona Wholesale Growers

Arizona Wholesale Growers - Remote
08/2023 – 12/2023

Contract Graphic Designer

- Developed and executed social media campaigns.
- Edited and corrected images.
- Ideated, created, and animated videos.
- Website design and maintance.
- Designed custom event collateral.



Arthritis Center

University of Arizona
01/2023 – 12/2023


Contract Graphic Designer

- Adapted communication skills in a new field of work.
- Designed comprehensive assets for events and social media.
- Effectively conveyed ideas to clients lacking design expertise.
- Managed Mailchimp and Eventbrite platforms proficiently.
- Created intricate MRI scans using Illustrator.
- Developed logos and branding for podcasts.



North Valley RTC

North Phoenix
04/2020 – 08/2022

Social Media Manager & Designer

- Designed and distributed promotional materials.
- Managed all social media accounts.
- Engaged audiences across social media platforms.
- Designed various clothing and garments.
- Created a "Wall of Fame" tribute design.



Freelance Graphic Design

Padwe.Design
01/2020 – Present

Contract Graphic Designer

- Branding and visual identity.
- Print and layout.
- Motion graphics and animation.
- Promotional and social campaigns.
- All things creative.

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Arizona State University

Herbeger Institute for Design and the Arts
2020 2024

Graphic Design (B.S.)

- Magna cum laude



Arizona State University

W.P. Carey School of Business
2022 2023

Sales and Marketing Essentials (Certificate)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 

Arizona State University
2023

Finalist

- Our team, Lucid, achieved 3rd place out of 18 teams in the finals for campaign and event design at the annual Arizona State University Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. It was a testament to our dedication and creative prowess in contributing to this impactful event.

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United States Currency Redesign

Herberger Institute for Design and th Arts
2023

First Place

- Each year, Arizona State University's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts hosts a currency redesign competition. My currency design, which highlighted Native American tribes, claimed first place, underscoring innovative design and meaningful cultural storytelling at the university.

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