THOMAS KRAMER
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 quick 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 branding and illustration projects such as logos, brand identities, infographics, and art pieces. My portfolio also includes an apparel line and wallpaper collections. In the 2023–24 academic year, I contributed to UNC Charlotte’s Recreation Center by producing advertising campaigns, web page designs, and social media infographics.

Experience
Freelance Designer
TAKramer Designs
Jan 2021 - Present
Creative Designer
University Recreation at UNC Charlotte
Aug 2023 - May 2024
Marketing Designer
M28 Campus Ministry at UNC Charlotte
Sep 2021 - May 2023
Education
B.F.A. Graphic Design
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Graduation Dec 2025
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.