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Life, Lived Creatively

I'm Ricki Alford, a creative strategist and brand designer with 15+ years of experience turning ideas into visual systems that actually connect with people. I'm based in Jackson, TN, and I'd love to bring that experience to your team.

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My Story

My work lives at the intersection of strategy and craft. I don't just make things look good. I think hard about why they should look that way, who they're for, and what they need to do in the world. That means I'm just as comfortable in a strategy session as I am in Illustrator, and I move between the two pretty naturally.

Over the years I've led creative for organizations across higher education, the arts, corporate events, and nonprofit spaces, building brand identities, integrated campaigns, experiential environments, and everything in between. From a full university rebrand spanning 13 programs to event experiences that brought hundreds of people together, I've learned that the best creative work is rooted in listening first.

I care deeply about mentorship and collaboration. Some of the work I'm most proud of wasn't just a deliverable. It was a junior designer who finally understood why hierarchy matters, or a stakeholder who walked away from a meeting actually excited about the creative direction. That kind of buy-in is earned, and I love earning it.

Outside of work, I'm a mom, a soccer sideline regular, and someone who believes travel changes how you see everything, including your own work. This year that means Argentina and World Cup stadiums. I can't wait.

If you're looking for a creative partner who brings both vision and follow-through, I'd love to connect. Let's make something worth remembering. 

Let's Talk

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

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