They call it a jack of all trades, I call it range.

People often remember “a jack of all trades is a master of none,”
but forget the ending: “oftentimes better than a master of one.”
As a nomadic hobbyist turned creative professional, I see creative versatility as a strength.
I’m Malik Brown, a creative who knows when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, and when to double down on bold ideas. With over eight years in corporate and agency settings, I’ve played every suit in the deck—branding, digital, print, and product—earning a reputation as a true jack of all trades (and master of quite a few). Like any good hand, my work is all about balance: the right mix of creativity, strategy, personality and precision. Whether I’m designing an app interface, shaping a brand identity, or crafting a campaign, I believe every detail matters—because one card out of place can change the whole game. When I’m not designing, you can usually find me tufting rugs and mirrors, sewing upcycled fashion, or juicing (yes, literally). Call it my wild card energy—I like to keep the table guessing. So if you’re looking for someone who can read the room, play the long game, and still bring a little fun to the table, consider this your winning hand.

Not just luck — Practiced skill

core design skills
Typography & Type Pairing
Color Theory & Systems
Layout & Composition
Branding & Identity Design
Logo Design
Illustration (Digital/Vector)
Iconography
Print Design
Packaging Design
Presentation Design
Digital Design
Visual Design
Digital design skills
UI/UX Design
Interaction Design
Design Systems
Wireframing
Prototyping
User Flows
Accessibility
Responsive Web Design
Component Libraries
Information Architecture
technical skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
XD
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Figma
Framer
Sketch
Procreate
Blender
Notion / FigJam / Miro
Basic HTML/CSS
creative skills
Concept Development
Creative Strategy
Visual Storytelling
Campaign Direction
Moodboards
Creative Direction
Brand Voice & Tone Collaboration
Art Direction for Photo
Art Direction for Video
Motion Graphics
Storyboarding
professional skills
Creative Problem Solving
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Management
Working With Developers
Client Communication
Feedback + Iteration workflows
Asset Management
File Handoff
Leading Design Reviews
Mentoring Junior Designers
Time Management
Meeting Deadlines
specialty skills
Tufting
Sewing
Embroidery
Product Styling
Set Design
Creative Content Production
Lifestyle Photography
Juicing / Culinary Creative Concepts
Mixed-Media Art
DIY/Handcrafted Visual Thinking

Where I learned the rules

University of South Carolina — Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications
Minor in Graphic Design
Google Coursera
Professional UX Design Certificate

Hands I've played

need a creative partner?
Open For Work
graphic designer — current lighting
December 2023 - November 2025
product designer — anheuser-busch
January 2022 - July 2023
digital designer — ringofire
June 2021 - December 2021
junior graphic designer — denny's
January 2019 - June 2021
studio graphic design intern — ep+co
May 2018 - August 2018
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My life, unshuffled

Spending time with my pup Briar, exploring new places, Gamecock women's basketball, and cooking/enjoying some tasty meals are my go-to activities.
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