Chris Ladwig, a Savannah College of Art and Design alumn, is an award-winning designer specializing in branding, identity systems, package design and digital experiences. He has created innovative solutions for leading global organizations and ambitious startups alike. With a design-first approach rooted in strategic thinking, Chris blends visual storytelling and modern digital design to craft memorable, impactful brand experiences.


[EXPERIENCE]

[EXPERIENCE]

Creative Director, PRPL.RS (’24–Present)

Creative Director, PRPL.RS (’24–Present)

Creative Director, PRPL.RS (’24–Present)

Co-Founder / CD, Poolboy Studio ('20-'24)

Co-Founder / CD, Poolboy Studio ('20-'24)

Co-Founder / CD, Poolboy Studio ('20-'24)

Freelance Designer / AD, Oddly ('17-'20)

Freelance Designer / AD, Oddly ('17-'20)

Freelance Designer / AD, Oddly ('17-'20)

Sr. Art Director, Push ('15-'17)

Sr. Art Director, Push ('15-'17)

Sr. Art Director, Push ('15-'17)

Art Director, Fry Hammond Barr ('14-'15)

Art Director, Fry Hammond Barr ('14-'15)

Art Director, Fry Hammond Barr ('14-'15)

Junior Art Director, Push ('12-'14)

Junior Art Director, Push ('12-'14)

Junior Art Director, Push ('12-'14)

[Publications]

[Publications]

The Brand Identity

The Brand Identity

The Brand Identity

The Dieline

The Dieline

The Dieline

World Brand Design

World Brand Design

World Brand Design

Logo Lounge

Logo Lounge

Logo Lounge

Under Consideration

Under Consideration

Under Consideration

Rebrand 100

Rebrand 100

Rebrand 100

[Services]

[Services]

Creative Direction

Creative Direction

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Art Direction

Art Direction

Brand Identity

Brand Identity

Brand Identity

Brand Strategy

Brand Strategy

Brand Strategy

Visual Systems

Visual Systems

Visual Systems

Packaging Design

Packaging Design

Packaging Design

Digital Design

Digital Design

Digital Design

UI/UX Design

UI/UX Design

UI/UX Design

[RECOGNITION]

[RECOGNITION]

Design Firm of the Year ('22, Poolboy Studio - AAF-Orlando)

Design Firm of the Year ('22, Poolboy Studio - AAF-Orlando)

Design Firm of the Year ('22, Poolboy Studio - AAF-Orlando)

SILVER—World Brand Design Society Awards ('22, Lineage Coffee Packaging)

SILVER—World Brand Design Society Awards ('22, Lineage Coffee Packaging)

SILVER—World Brand Design Society Awards ('22, Lineage Coffee Packaging)

3x Art Director of the Year (AAF-Orlando)

3x Art Director of the Year (AAF-Orlando)

3x Art Director of the Year (AAF-Orlando)

BEST OF—Elements of Advertising ('17 AAF-Orlando)

BEST OF—Elements of Advertising ('17 AAF-Orlando)

BEST OF—Elements of Advertising ('17 AAF-Orlando)

GOLD—Collateral Material ('16 AAF-National)

GOLD—Collateral Material ('16 AAF-National)

GOLD—Collateral Material ('16 AAF-National)

BEST IN SHOW—Charlie Award ('15 AAF-Dist. 4)

BEST IN SHOW—Charlie Award ('15 AAF-Dist. 4)

BEST IN SHOW—Charlie Award ('15 AAF-Dist. 4)