(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.