This is the digital portfolio of Drew Darden. A native of gorgeous Prince George's County, residing now in Lanham, Maryland, he graduated with a BA at the University of Maryland, College Park, focusing primarily in graphic, motion, and apparel design. Cutting his teeth in the demanding realm of public relations and digital marketing in the massive corporate and political hub that is Washington, DC, he is currently freelancing and developing business ventures in the surrounding area.
Combining his interests in pop culture, street art, contemporary art, streetwear, fashion, and vintage artifacts, with his affinity for the DIY ethic, he uses this quilt of inspiration in his work, which often takes many different creative forms and mediums. In other words...he makes stuff.
Education
•University of Maryland, College Park, MD
B.A. in Studio Art, Concentration in Graphic Design / 2019
•University of Maryland, College Park, MD
B.A. in Studio Art, Concentration in Graphic Design / 2019
Experience
•Creative Director & Curator, HotHeat Sneakers
Largo, MD [2021-]
•Graphic Design Intern, Golin Inc.
Washington, DC [2019-2020]
•Graphic Designer, Marketing and Graphics Office, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
College Park, MD [2017-2019]
•Teacher's Assistant, Introduction to Design Software, Univ. of Maryland
College Park, MD [2017- 2018]
•Freelance Clients
- [2019-2021] Jack and Jill Inc, Philadelphia Chapter
- [2016] Apathy. Clothing • www.apathy.co
- [2017] Univ. of Maryland Scholars Promoting and Revitalizing Care (SPARC)
Largo, MD [2021-]
•Graphic Design Intern, Golin Inc.
Washington, DC [2019-2020]
•Graphic Designer, Marketing and Graphics Office, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
College Park, MD [2017-2019]
•Teacher's Assistant, Introduction to Design Software, Univ. of Maryland
College Park, MD [2017- 2018]
•Freelance Clients
- [2019-2021] Jack and Jill Inc, Philadelphia Chapter
- [2016] Apathy. Clothing • www.apathy.co
- [2017] Univ. of Maryland Scholars Promoting and Revitalizing Care (SPARC)
Exhibitions & Awards
•2020 ACUI Steal This Idea Competition, 1st Place Finalist
Student, Digital Campaign Category [February 2020]
•UMD Graphic Design Capstone Show 2019
College Park, MD [April 2019]
Student, Digital Campaign Category [February 2020]
•UMD Graphic Design Capstone Show 2019
College Park, MD [April 2019]