• DIRECTION & STRATEGY

  • BRANDING & IDENTITY

  • DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

AARON SMITH IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGNER AND ART DIRECTOR

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Portrait of Aaron Smith, multidisciplinary designer and art director

I OFFER MORE THAN JUST DESIGN

For over 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of branding, digital experiences, and visual communication.

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Social Media

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AVAILABLE

HOUSTON
AUSTIN
SAN ANTONIO
DALLAS

INTRO

Selected portfolio highlights representing Aaron Smith’s 20 years of design experience

20+

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

since 2002

A CURATED PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

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20+ YRS
EXPERIENCE

DESIGN
PHILOSOPHY

I help your company create lasting connections with your community and customers.

Developing experiences that balance visuals, usability, and business goals to deliver measurable results.

BACKGROUND

Vintage television illustration in Aaron Smith’s portfolio

DESIGN WITH PURPOSE * BUILD WITH STRATEGY * CREATE LASTING VALUE

Great design isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about solving problems, creating clarity, and delivering experiences that inspire action.

  • DIRECTION & STRATEGY

  • BRANDING & IDENTITY

  • DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

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PEEP THE SKILLS

SEASONED VETERAN

OF MAKING IT POP

SKILLS & SERVICES

Great creative starts with a clear direction. Through research, insight, and strategic thinking, I help brands uncover opportunities, align objectives, and create a roadmap for meaningful growth.

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Leadership

Marketing Strategy

Design Systems Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Client Relationship Management

(01)

Project Management (Agile/Scrum)

Creative Brief Development

Campaign Planning & Execution

Performance Analytics & KPIs

Go-to-Market Strategy

(02)

direction

& strategy

Branding

& Identity

Design
& Development

ASMITHORIGINAL.COM

v6.0

Copyright © 1982—2026 Aaron Smith. All rights reserved.

  • DIRECTION & STRATEGY

  • BRANDING & IDENTITY

  • DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

AARON SMITH IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGNER AND ART DIRECTOR

skip the introductions

Portrait of Aaron Smith, multidisciplinary designer and art director

I OFFER MORE THAN JUST DESIGN

For over 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of branding, digital experiences, and visual communication.

001

Social Media

TEXAS
BASED

REMOTE
AVAILABLE

HOUSTON
AUSTIN
SAN ANTONIO
DALLAS

INTRO

Selected portfolio highlights representing Aaron Smith’s 20 years of design experience

20+

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

since 2002

A CURATED PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

This is asmithoriginal.com

v6.0

003

20+ YRS
EXPERIENCE

DESIGN
PHILOSOPHY

I help your company create lasting connections with your community and customers.

Developing experiences that balance visuals, usability, and business goals to deliver measurable results.

BACKGROUND

Vintage television illustration in Aaron Smith’s portfolio

DESIGN WITH PURPOSE * BUILD WITH STRATEGY * CREATE LASTING VALUE

Great design isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about solving problems, creating clarity, and delivering experiences that inspire action.

  • DIRECTION & STRATEGY

  • BRANDING & IDENTITY

  • DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

003

PEEP THE SKILLS

SEASONED VETERAN

OF MAKING IT POP

SKILLS & SERVICES

Great creative starts with a clear direction. Through research, insight, and strategic thinking, I help brands uncover opportunities, align objectives, and create a roadmap for meaningful growth.

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Leadership

Marketing Strategy

Design Systems Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Client Relationship Management

(01)

Project Management (Agile/Scrum)

Creative Brief Development

Campaign Planning & Execution

Performance Analytics & KPIs

Go-to-Market Strategy

(02)

direction

& strategy

Great brands aren't built by accident. They're built through thoughtful strategy, exceptional design, and a commitment to excellence.

Brand Identity Design
Visual Identity Systems
Brand Development & Execution
Brand Positioning Strategy
Brand Guidelines Development
Logo & Identity Design
Typography & Font Systems
Color Theory & Application
Brand Storytelling & Messaging

(01)

Integrated Campaign Design
Packaging & Print Design
Rebranding & Brand Refresh
Motion Graphics & Animation
Digital Brand Design
User Interface (UI) Design
Brand Consistency & Governance

(02)

Branding

& Identity

I design and develop digital experiences that balance aesthetics, usability, and business goals to deliver measurable results.

User Experience (UX) Design
Web Design (Responsive)
Website Design & Development
Interaction Design (IxD)
Wireframing & Prototyping
Design Systems
Component Libraries

(01)

Usability Testing
User Research
Front-End Collaboration
Landing Page Design
E-commerce Design
SEO-Friendly Design

(02)

Design
& Development

ASMITHORIGINAL.COM

v6.0

Copyright © 1982—2026 Aaron Smith. All rights reserved.