(He/Him)

Edwin is a Senior Graphic Designer at Georgia Power and has experience working with many clients including Disney, CVS, Citizens Bank, SMU, Chick-Fil-A, Octavius Marsion, Dillon Burnside, and many others. 

Edwin Villalba is a Mexican-born, Texas-raised, Atlanta-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Being a son of Mexican parents, an intense work ethic was taught at a young age and it is something he has carried with him to this day. As a strong believer in the importance of brand identity, Edwin enjoys helping small businesses and start-ups with building their brand. He enjoys working with non-profit organizations and community outreach through design. Edwin designs with purpose and integrity and brings simply sick creativity that navigates change.

Edwin enjoys going to the Masquerade to listen to bands and jumping into the mosh pit. He enjoys food, watching shows and movies along with gaming. No, Literally, Edwin and his boyfriend have two big screens next to each other to game together. Together they have the two adorable fur babies Flynn and Floyd.

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We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents — BOB ROSS

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We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents — BOB ROSS ~

RECOGNITION

GDUSA / Graphic Design USA
2020 Students to Watch

AIGA Unidos / Hispanic Heritage Talks
Student Panel Speaker

Shoutout Atlanta / Inspiring Entrepreneurs & Creatives Interview

Voyage ATL / Life & Work with Edwin Villalba
Interview

AWARDS

2022 IABC Atlanta Golden Flame Award
Gold Award: Moments to Momentum – Black History Month 2022

2022 American Graphic Design Award
Black History Month Campaign

2022 American Graphic Design Award
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Campaign

10th Annual AIGA Atlanta Student Pin-Up Show
*Excellence Award: Krusty Chanel

10th Annual AIGA Atlanta Student Pin-Up Show
*Excellence Award: Airotrip

10th Annual AIGA Atlanta Student Pin-Up Show
*Excellence Award: The Outsiders

Annual AIGA Atlanta Student Pin-Up Show
*Judges Choice: Airotrip

Creative Redesign Competition of 2019
*1st Place: The Art Institute Logo

Summer Jam Poster Competition of 2018
*1st Place

AFFILIATIONS

AIGA Atlanta Student Board Member
Communications Chair / Lead

AIGA Unidos / Hispanic Heritage Talks
Student Panel Speaker

WORK HISTORY

Georgia Power
Sr. Graphic Designer / Current

Miller Zell
Freelance Graphic Designer

Brandable Box / Pratt Industries
Creative Intern

Leap
Graphic Designer

The People’s Uprising
Freelance Graphic Designer

AIGA Atlanta Student Board
Communications Chair & Graphic Designer

SERVICES

Visual Identity
Illustration
Art Direction
Editorial Design
Packaging Design
Print Production

 

AIGA Unidos

 

Hispanic Heritage Talks
Student Panel Speaker

AIGA Unidos is pleased to partner with AIGA Atlanta, AIGA Jacksonville, and AIGA Saint Louis to bring you Hispanic Heritage Talks 2020: The Student Panel! Student Panel who share their Latinx student experiences and views.

About AIGA Unidos and Hispanic Heritage Talks 2020:

AIGA Unidos, a multi-chapter collaboration, creates a space to empower and celebrate the lives, work, stories, and needs of creatives with a Latinx and Hispanic cultural heritage. Our first event series, Hispanic Heritage Talks, features virtual talks with Latinx and Hispanic creatives of various backgrounds and disciplines.