Hi, I’m Edwin L. Byrne
Packaging Designer | Graphic Designer | Print Production Specialist | CPG
💼 Welcome to my PortfolioPackaging Designer and Print Production Specialist with 7+ years of experience transforming concepts into production-ready packaging, graphics, and technical designs. My background combines structured design, print production, and CAD spec proofs to maximize the use of a blank sheet, bridging the gap between design vision and manufacturing requirements.Throughout my career, I have worked on packaging layouts, production artwork, structural concepts, and print-ready files while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and quality control. I understand the importance of creating designs that are not only visually effective but also practical, manufacturable, and aligned with business objectives.🎨 Technical Skills• Adobe Illustrator (Advanced)
• Adobe Photoshop (Advanced)
• Autodesk AutoCAD• Packaging Design, Production Artwork, and Technical Drawing
• Die Lines, Bleeds, Trapping, Knockouts, Folds, Scores, and Perforations
• Prepress, Press-Ready Files, Color Proofing, and Print Production
• Print Plates, Flatbed, Rotary, and Baysek Die-Cutting Systems
• Folding Cartons, Corrugated Packaging, and Retail Packaging
• Production Specifications, Quality Control, and Manufacturing Documentation🌍 What I’m Looking ForI am available for remote, freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities in packaging design, print production, graphic design, and CAD development. My focus is transforming concepts into production-ready packaging, graphics, and technical designs that meet manufacturing requirements, support business goals, and deliver high-quality results.🧭 My CommitmentI am committed to delivering accurate, detail-driven work with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and meeting project requirements. Whether supporting a single project or an ongoing business need, I prioritize clear communication, dependable execution, and production-ready results that help teams meet deadlines and business goals.📬 Let’s ConnectI’m always open to connecting with recruiters, hiring managers, and teams looking for reliable, detail-oriented design support that delivers production-ready results.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/artsbyrne/✨ A Bit About MeOutside of work, I enjoy entertainment, stargazing, and attending community meetups. I value staying curious, staying active in my community, and maintaining a balanced creative lifestyle that supports focus and fresh thinking in my professional work.📍 Based in Springfield, Ohio, USA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 achievements I'm most proud of:1. Earned Associate’s Degree
Completed my associate’s degree in a highly competitive program where only a small portion of the original cohort reached graduation. This required sustained discipline, collaboration, and consistency through demanding coursework and deadlines.2. Packaging Redesign – Rapid Fired Pizza
Designed and refined a production-ready packaging solution for a pizza box system, ensuring accurate die lines, bleeds, and structural alignment. The redesign reduced material usage and improved production efficiency while maintaining structural integrity and print quality standards.3. Community Engagement
Participated in multiple community meetups across Ohio, building connections with strangers outside my immediate field. These experiences strengthened my communication skills, adaptability, and ability to collaborate with diverse groups in both formal and informal settings.