Hola!
My name is Erik Martinez Rodriguez and I am a visual designer based in Ruston, Louisiana. I specialize in crafting brand identities as well as dabbling in sports design. I am currently a graphic designer at a sign production shop and do freelance work on the side.
My goal is to create visually compelling designs that are strategic, functional and communicate with people. Whether it's a simple logo or a large wall wrap, I am ready to embark on any creative journey.​​​​​​​
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When I am not in front of a computer, I am playing with my dogs Choco and Lazy or relaxing with Michi and Kitty, my barn cats. Big fan of horror movies, sad music, and a Big Twitch/Youtube Gaming stream watcher.
If you have a project that you'd like to work together on, please don't hesitate to get in touch. 
EDUCATION
2020-2021   Masters of Business Administration, Marketing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
2015-2020   Bachelors of Science, Marketing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
2015-2020   Bachelors of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
HONORS/AWARDS
2023   Dark Brilliance Exhibition hosted by Creative Exchange Juror's Top 5 for "Sticks and Stones", Ruston, LA
2022   Bronze Addy, "Central Electric" Elements of Advertising - Logo Design, ADDY Awards, Shreveport, LA
2021   Lincoln Life Magazine Fall 2021 Cover, Ruston, LA
2021   Louisiana Peach Festival Poster Contest Winner, Ruston, LA
2021   Bronze Addy, "Our Unofficial Player of the Week" - Social Media Execution, American     
            Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier, Shreveport, LA
            Silver Addy, "ZERO Energy" - Online/Interactive Website 
            Silver Addy, "ZERO Energy" - Cross Platform
            Gold Addy, "Tile Smart Security Systems" - Cross Platform
2020   Creative Quarterly Magazine Q61. Runner Up (Graphic Design-Student) -  "La Catrina Brewing 
             Co."
2020  Bronze Addy, "Owl Center Salsa", American Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier
2019   Bonus Bulldog Finalist, City of Ruston Cultural District, Ruston, LA
2019   Silver Addy, "La Catrina Brewing Co." - Packaging, American Advertising Federation of 
            Shreveport-Bossier, Shreveport, LA
            Silver Addy, "Drag Race Fantasy League" - Online/Interactive
            Silver Addy, "La Catrina Brewing Co." - Illustration
            Gold Addy, "Oscuro" - Video Game Animation/Special Effects
2019   3rd Place, Adult Painting "That Feeling When Your Foot Falls Asleep", Louisiana Peach Festival 
            Art Exhibit, Ruston, LA
2019   Armature Scholarship, Foundation for Louisiana
2018  Bronze Addy "LOSNA Vinyl" , American Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier, 
           Shreveport, LA
2018   Jim Leslie Memorial Scholarship, AAFSB, Shreveport, LA
2018   Honorable Mention, Adult Painting "Sticks and Stones", Louisiana Peach Festival Art Exhibit, 
            Ruston, LA
2016   2nd Place, Adult Drawing "A Little Cow in the Water", Louisiana Peach Festival Art Exhibit, 
            Ruston, LA
2016   Louisiana Tech University School of Design Neel and Neel Endowed Scholarship Recipient, 
            Ruston, LA
EXHIBITIONS
2024   "Fierte de la Louisiane", Creative Exchange, Ruston, LA
2024   Louisiana Peach Festival Art Exhibit, Ruston, LA
2024  Connective Captures of Lincoln Parish Art Show, Creative Exchange & Experience Ruston, Ruston, LA
2023  Lincoln Parish 150th Anniversary Exhibition, Creative Exchange, Ruston, LA
2023  Dark Brilliance Exhibition, Creative Exchange, Ruston, LA
2019   NCLAC #50 for $50 Exhibition, Ruston Artisans, Ruston, LA
2019   Herons on the Bayou, "Tropical Fish" Installation, West Monroe, LA
2019   Louisiana Tech's School of Design Student Show, LA
2019   Louisiana Peach Festival Art Exhibit, Ruston, LA
2018   Louisiana Peach Festival Art Exhibit, Ruston, LA
2017   Louisiana Peach Festival Art Exhibit, Ruston, LA
2016   A Sense of Place: Contemporary Images of Lincoln Parish Exhibition, Bank of Ruston,
           Ruston, LA
2015   Louisiana Tech's School of Design Student Show, Ruston, LA
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