Taryn Crawford

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Media Arts from California Baptist University and am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Information Technology at Colorado Technical University. My background includes web design, UI/UX design, digital marketing, customer support, education, content creation, and technology support. I have worked for organizations including Apple, Moreno Valley Unified School District, Think Together, Woodcraft Rangers, and my own business, TCDESIGNING LLC.Through freelance and business projects, I have designed websites, logos, branding packages, marketing materials, social media content, and user-focused digital experiences for clients across different industries. My design style combines creativity, strategy, and function. I focus on clean, modern, and visually engaging designs that are easy to use and help people understand information clearly.My creative process starts with research, learning about the audience, and understanding the purpose of the project. From there, I brainstorm ideas, sketch layouts, test different design directions, and improve the final design based on feedback. My design influences include modern UX design, minimalist layouts, strong typography, storytelling, accessibility, and brands that create simple but powerful user experiences.Mentors, teachers, creative professionals, and technology leaders have had a strong influence on how I work. They taught me the importance of listening carefully, staying open to feedback, paying attention to detail, and always thinking about the user first. Their guidance helped me become more confident in my creative decisions while also reminding me that good design should solve real problems. They also encouraged me to keep learning, stay curious, and combine creativity with technology in practical ways.I am skilled in graphic design, branding, WordPress, HTML, CSS, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, AI tools, content strategy, research, writing, technology troubleshooting, and user experience design. Outside of work and school, I enjoy web design, digital illustration, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, reading, creative writing, gaming, and building new projects. I am passionate about using design and technology to create work that is useful, engaging, accessible, and meaningful.