About

Hi, I'm Colin Gridley. I make work that's as fun to look at as it is to scroll past twice. I believe in design with fingerprints—wonky edges, saturated chaos, and unexpected texture. My world is built with layered type, tangled color palettes, and layouts that like to interrupt themselves.

I play in the space between order and glitch—where things loop, blur, and burst. Sometimes it's brand identity, sometimes editorial, sometimes just a visual dare. Whether it's a name tag or a system aesthetic, I like making things that smile back at you.

Currently open to collaborations, commissions, and unusual problems. Bonus points if they involve glue sticks, motion blur, or existential metaphors.

SERVICES
  • Art direction
  • Brand & Identity
  • Brand strategy
  • Graphic design
  • Mixed media
  • Packaging design
  • Type design
CONTACT
  • email
  • linkedin
  • instagram
  • resumé
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Experience

STUDIOROLEYEARS
Studio XYZSenior Designer2003-Present
FreelanceIndependent Creative2021-2023
Agency AlphaVisual Designer2019-2021
Omni TypeVisual Systems, Type Design2018-2019
Persona IndexJunior Motion Designer2017-2018
Mercury CoJunior Brand Designer2015-2017
AetherfieldIntern Marketing Designer2014-2015
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Make a mess with me