Thomas Kramer
Purpose Driven Designer

Why be a designer?
Because of the Original Designer
"In the beginning, God created"
Genesis 1:1
Experience
Independent Brand Designer
TAKramer Designs
Jan 2021—Present
Education
B.F.A. Graphic Design
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Aug 2021—Dec 2025
About Thomas
Growing up with albinism, a genetic condition that significantly affects eyesight, has profoundly shaped my perspective. This disability means I experience the world with an intimate focus; while most people can gather information with a glance, I often need to examine things from mere inches away to see with the same clarity. As a result, I have developed an appreciation for subtle details and imperfections that others may overlook.
This attention to detail naturally flows into my design work. Graphic design demands function, intention, and precision, making it a fitting field for my strengths. I approach every project with the mindset that if someone with similar visual challenges were to view my work, they would encounter no mistakes.
Since early 2021, I have worked as a freelance designer, specializing in logos, branding, and web design. Illustration has also been at the heart of my designs, blending the natural and the digital. In the 2023–24 academic year, I contributed to UNC Charlotte’s Recreation Center by producing advertising campaigns, web pages, and social media posts reaching tens of thousands. Good Word is a weekly initiative to share the Gospel digitally, refining skills in photo manipulation and content connection. Through other opportunities, I've been able to demonstrate my creative vision in bringing my client's desires to life.
About Albinism
Albinism is a genetic condition that inhibits or reduces the production of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. In my case, the condition completely prevents melanin production. Albinism can be found worldwide; in China, where I was born, the OCA1A type affects approximately 1 in 90,000 people.
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