Hi, I’m Edwin L. Byrne
Remote-ready Packaging and Graphic Designer | Production and Print
💼 Welcome to my PortfolioI’m a creative professional with 7+ years of experience transforming ideas into tangible designs that balance creativity, structure, and technical precision. My work bridges the gap between concept and production, ensuring designs are not only visually compelling but also manufacturable and accurate.🎨 Skills & ExperienceAdobe Illustrator: AdvancedAdobe Photoshop: AdvancedAutoCAD: ExperiencedStrong foundation in visual problem-solving, layout design, and technical accuracyBlending creativity with practical, effective solutions for packaging and print🌍 What I’m Looking ForI’m seeking remote opportunities where I can leverage both my creative and technical strengths. I value collaboration, believing that teamwork drives better outcomes and more innovative solutions.🧭 My CommitmentI am dedicated to producing high-quality, detail-driven work, with a focus on precision, efficiency, and creative problem-solving. I approach every project with purpose, discipline, and passion.📬 Let’s ConnectI welcome advice, opportunities, and meaningful professional connections:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/artsbyrne/✨ A Bit About MeOutside of work, I enjoy entertainment, stargazing, and connecting with others at community meetups.
📍 Based in Springfield, Ohio, USA
ELB
🖊️ Personal Brand Logo Project
In 2002, I designed my personal logo to represent my design style: a problem-solver who is complex yet simple, detail-oriented, confident with tools, and a bit lucky. Bold and unique, it reflects who I am. You can explore the full portfolio article by clicking the B Design button below.
First freelance
🏎️ Car Project
In 2005, while picking up my printed business cards, a staff member admired my line illustrations so much that it led to my first freelance project. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Illustrations button below.
Flood Printing
🍕 Packaging, Engineering, and Designing Project
At NMP, I usually start projects with one of our standard templates—but this one was different. I designed it entirely from scratch, incorporating flood print techniques throughout. It quickly became one of my favorite and most rewarding projects. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Pizza button below.
Board game
🧑💻 Remote Teams Project
In 2008, I collaborated with a remote team during a major windstorm that left us without power for days—but we still delivered on time and with quality. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Girls button below.
Nike AD Design
👟 Two-page spread Project
This two-page Nike ad spread was a fun and creative project that highlights original visuals, clear messaging, and precise attention to layout and typography—skills highly valued by employers. The result is a polished, high-impact design that captures Nike’s bold brand energy. Learn more in my portfolio article by hitting the Witness button below.
Gambling
🎲 Anti-ad Project
This two-page Nike ad spread was a fun, creative project that showcased original visuals, clear messaging, and meticulous attention to layout and typography—skills highly valued by employers. The result is a polished, high-impact design that captures Nike’s bold brand energy. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Witness button below.
hillcrest
🪆 Gionino's Pizzeria Project
At NMP, this was a major project spanning 14+ franchises across Ohio’s largest cities. Completed on a tight timeline, it evolved through numerous updates over the years to maintain brand consistency across all design materials. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Sizing button below.
Six page layout
📰 Brochure Design Project
This design was created for a fictional brand, iTech, blending modern technology with playful visual storytelling. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Tech button below.
Laundry
🧦 Logo Designs Project
This brand was inspired by local businesses, emphasizing clean lines, a limited color palette, and strong visual storytelling. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Ardmore Cleaners button below.
Sub Box
💡 Pesto Foods Project
At NMP, I worked on several sub-box projects, though there was clear potential for many more—especially with businesses featuring “sub” in their name or branding. Exploring those opportunities, however, was beyond the scope of my role. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Sales button below.
Music
🎉 Poster Design Project
This dynamic promotional poster for Maricopa Community Colleges’ music programs combines visual rhythm with bold, creative design. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Before and After button below.
giraffe
🦒 Digital Illustration Project
Vector art has always been a favorite of mine, allowing designs to scale effortlessly without losing quality. I’ve applied this approach across numerous projects. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Wildlife button below.
Web design
📐 Dreamweaver Project
Before diving into UX/UI and Figma for website design, I learned to design and code in Dreamweaver. It wasn’t my strongest skill, given the coding requirements and the many steps needed to build a single site. Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Blueprint button below.
Interactive site
🍲 Flash Project
I learned to create motion and interactive websites using Adobe Flash. For this UI concept, I implemented an iTunes-style scroll and a storyboard to guide the user experience (UX). Learn more in my portfolio article by clicking the Food button below.
Fun times
Work is fulfilling, but I like to connect, play, create art, eat, watch, and enjoy life as seen below.
Three things I’m most proud of:1. Earning my associate’s degree
Out of more than 200 students, only 50 of us made it to graduation. It took a lot of persistence, teamwork, and late nights — but we stuck it out and crossed that finish line together.2. The Rapid Fired Pizza project
I got to design an entirely new kind of box for my employer, making sure everything from the traps to the bleeds lined up perfectly. The smaller cutout helped reduce material costs and made production run more smoothly — a slight design change that had a significant impact.3. Attending my first three community meetups
Even though we lived in different parts of the world and had never met before, we clicked instantly. Our first meetups were in Columbus, Ohio, for the first two years, and in Marietta, Ohio, the third year. It’s incredible how quickly a group of strangers can become a genuine community of friends.