Hello, my name is
Makle
Richards.
Graphic Designer · UI/UX Designer · Digital Marketer
I design visual systems for brands, digital products, and campaigns. My work blends strategy, creativity, and technical skill to create visuals that are clear, intentional, and built to perform.
Systems that move the needle
About the Designer
Designer. Marketer. Leader.
I started as a graphic designer, but I've learned that good design has to do more than look polished. The brand, website, content, data, and campaign strategy all need to work together. A great website that can't be found on Google won't reach the right people, and a visible site that doesn't look credible won't convert. That is the kind of work I care about: creative systems that look sharp, work together, and move the needle.
Before design, I served in the U.S. Army as an infantry squad leader. That experience taught me how to plan under pressure, communicate clearly, and take ownership of the outcome. Those same principles guide every client project I take on.
Visual Systems
Identity, UI, print, and layout systems built to communicate with clarity and consistency.
Digital Strategy
Research-driven marketing and campaigns built to connect brands with the right audiences.
Leadership
Proven experience leading teams, solving problems, and delivering results under pressure.
Academic Background
B.A. in Art & Design
Double Major: Graphic Design and Studio Art
Minor: Digital Marketing
University of Northern Colorado
Professional Experience
Event Marketing & Design Lead
Delta Sigma Phi - ZK
Marketing Strategist
Prospect Future
Featured Work
Designed.
Built. Shipped.
From raw ideas to launch-ready systems, this is the work after the sketchbook.
Built for businesses that need more than a better-looking website: clearer structure, stronger messaging, and a digital system that supports the next move.
Tell Me What You're Building
Need A Marketing System,
Brand Launch, Or A Website?
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. I'm not here to overcomplicate your project or sell you something you don't need. Tell me what you're building, where you need help, or what feels unclear, and I'll take an honest look. From there, I'll help you figure out what makes sense next, whether that's a website, brand system, marketing setup, data routing, or simply improving the pieces you already have.
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Location
Fort Collins, CO • Open to remote work