Design Conspirator
Crafting print & digital experiences
Visual Culture Observer
Examining visual culture and graphic design.
Contextual Storyteller
Amplifying urban and multicultural stories.
Coquito Label:
Coquito is a traditional Christmas beverage that originated in Puerto Rico. This client requested a label for her popular coconut-based alcoholic drink to reflect her love for the island of Puerto Rico.
Philadelphia Accelerator Fund:
We partnered with a marketing firm creating a new brand identity for an independent loan fund involved in affordable housing market.
Camp WeBuild:
Designing a brand identity for an innovative summer camp for youth of color involving design, architecture and construction.
Breathing New Life into an Undervalued Brand:
Refreshing the visual communications of the Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter in the Lehigh Valley.
Branding for the Philanthropic Sector:
Communicating the heart of social change to create a just and equitable world.
Rebranding for Compassionate Care:
A holistic approach, an affirming embrace and a network of resources for pregnant women in Philadelphia.
A multi-disciplinary award winning branding + design studio in Philadelphia.
I strive to be a brave soul and optimist using design principles and effective brand strategies to impact your urban and multicultural audience. I specialize in developing brand identity systems and print/digital campaigns.
Ron’s Unbelievable Story
My name is Ron Tinsley. I have 30+ years of experience in graphic design, brand strategy and visual communications. I have a BFA in Graphic Design from The University of the Arts and a MA in Urban Studies from Eastern University.
Growing up in North Philadelphia, I developed my artistic and entrepreneurial skills by drawing in the street with broken brick and observing my community. As a young adult, realizing that innovation was important for the survival of marginalized communities, I integrated my real-life experiences, graphic design principles and teaching methods to help create afterschool programs and summer camps for urban youth.
In addition, I traveled the world as an ambassador and creative professional learning about visual culture and aesthetics in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. I call on these experiences when developing brand strategies for nonprofits, businesses and social enterprises to engage diverse audiences.
I have taught undergraduate & graduate classes in the Social Sciences and Marketing at Eastern University and Temple University.
As an extension of my studio’s mission, I mentor youth from disadvantaged communities. Nonprofits and schools call on me to function in advisory roles.
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