ROBERT OBRIEN

20+ years of experience within creative departments in both B2B and B2C environments. Nine+ years as a Creative Director.

My approach integrates creativity with strategy. I bring a diverse skill set to the table. My expertise has been shaped from agency-life to client-side roles, giving me a competitive advantage to deliver innovative solutions that drive brand success

From integrated brand marketing, seamless omni-channel shopping experiences, digital UI and UX design, brand guidelines, package design, art direction, and creative direction in both traditional print collateral and digital experiences.

PORTFOLIO

My portfolio of work has been defined by a continual desire to create impactful designs for my clientele. I lead the creative vision for brands that demand a surgical approach to brand presence, ensuring that a hierarchy of balance and weight are all precisely where they need to be to perform at the highest level possible.

DIGITAL

website for FitnessFactory.com

FitnessFactory

A comprehensive transformation of the website including a full structrual reorganization to increase user experience, improve readability, increase time-on-page, and strengthen the sites stabilty as well as provide detailed order tracking and sales analytics. The site was migrated from an outdated source onto the Big Commerce platform for a successful relaunch of the site in August, 2022.

(Before–2012 and After–2022)

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

BodySolid.com

A complete redesign and restructuring of the entire Body-Solid website – the extensive online cataong that features more than 75 product SKUs. Increased uptime and stability create an enhanced user experience sitewide. The site was migrated from an outdated source onto the Big Commerce platform for a successful relaunch of the site in July 2025.

(Before-2010 and After-2025).

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

Hydrastack.io

Hydrastack.io is a tech-sector start-up fresh out of the incubator program at The University of Chicago’s Booth Graduate School. Hydrastack received a comprehensive brand evolution encompassing logo development, identity package, and a complete Brand Guidelines document. WordPress was used for website development.

2025

website for Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment

Rugged Fitness

A solid creative foundation was built for the launch of Rugged Strength & Fitness Equipment… Rugged received a comprehensive brand evolution encompassing logo development, identity package, and a complete Brand Guidelines document for the launch of the brand. This site was designed and built using WordPress.

2019

website for National Currency Technologies

National Currency Technologies

Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, and web development tech-sector start-up, National Currency Technologies. WordPress was used for website development.

2021

website for Bastion Emergency Consultants

Bastion Emergency Consultants

Bastion Emergency Consultants is a threat and disaster management consulting firm dedicated to safegaurding lives and strengthening organizational resilience. Bastion received a comprehensive brand evolution encompassing logo development, identity package, and a complete Brand Guidelines document. WordPress was used for website development.

2019

website for Bastion Emergency Consultants

DeVry University, A-B Testing

As lead Ui/Ux strategist, I implemented thorough A-B Testing as well as creation of all assets during relaunch of the DeVry University website in 2015-2016. Creative Direction and asset production. The site was developed using Adobe AEM.

2015

website for Keller Graduate School

Keller Graduate School, A-B Testing

As lead Ui/Ux strategist, I implemented thorough A-B Testing as well as creation of all assets during relaunch of the Keller Graduate School of Management website in 2014-2015. Creative Direction and asset production. The site was developed using Adobe AEM.

2014

website for New Vision Roofing

New Vision Roofing

Comprehensive Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, a new logo, print collateral and web development for a Denver-based roofer specializing in high-end residential projects. This site was designed and built using Adobe Dreamweaver.

2012

website for New Vision Roofing

Crusader Armor

Comprehensive Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, a new logo, print collateral and web development for the launch of a new brand, Crusader Armor. The site was built using Adobe Dreamweaver.

2012

IDENTITY

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Hydrastack.io

Logo development and Brand Guidelines for a tech-sector startup, Hydrastack. Fresh from the incubator program at The University of Chicago’s Booth Graduate School, HydraStack is poised to shake up the digital gaming world.

Bio Pet Pod

Logo development and Brand standards for the launch of BioPetPod, a youthful startup that incourages the rejuevenation of your pet through an everlasting effigy.

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

Rugged Strength + Fitness

Logo development and Brand standards for the launch of Rugged Strength and Fitness Equipment, a strong and powerful strength equipment company that has an indutry leading warranty to back it up.

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

New Vision Roofing

Logo development and Brand Standards for the re-branding of New Vision roofing, the leader in roofing high-end homes within the greater Denver area.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Rubis

Stylistic logo the contains both the stylist last name as well as the tools of the trade.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Secret Trip

Logo Development for an Independant travel arrangement company, Secret trip

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

BK Veggie

Creation of a logo for the launch of new sandwich from Burger King, the BK Veggie.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Advantage Academy

Logo Development and Brand Standards for the Advantage Academy of DeVry University. The Advantage Academy was built to assist students in earning college credits while still in high school.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

MK1

Logo development for MK1 Motorsports. A wealth of knowledge is contained within this high-end import repair, restoration and race-prep garage.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Naperville Kayak

Logo development and Brand standards for Naperville Kayak which offers private kayak rentals, and tours, in the heart of Naperville.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Glen Ayre

Logo development and Brand Standards for the revamped Glen Ayre Sports complex, a private tennis and spa club in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Bastion Emergency Consultants

 Logo development and Brand Standards for the launch of Bastion Emergency Consulting. BEC is a Threat and Disater Management consulting company based out of Chicago.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Alumni Association

Logo Development and Brand Standards for the newly revamped Alumni Association. The official Alumni Association for graduates of both DeVry University and Keller Graduate School.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Brookfield Auto Museum

Logo development and Brand standards for the launch of Brookfield Auto Museum. Brookfield Auto Museum was founded to showcase the private collections of a few local car collectors.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Crusader Armor

Logo development and Brand Standards for the launch of Crusader Armor, a small startup that aims to help Americans protect themselves.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

The Whopper

I was given the opportunity to work on one of the most iconic brands in the quick service restaurant business… the Whopper. Logo re-fresh during the Burger King IPO.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Granite City Brewing, Blueberry Lager

My entry in a logo contest for the new Blueberry Lager from Granite City Brewing.

PHOTOGRAPHY

The Arcade, Cleveland, OH

The Arcade

Cleveland, Ohio
2014

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

Evening Commute

A beautiful sunset captured during an evening commute. Wheaton, IL

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

Animas Forks

An abandoned building located in Animas Forks, Colorado. This building has since burned to the ground due to arson.
2012

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Hot Air Balloon

I was able to capture the initial flame blast as this hot air balloon just prior to lift off.

Lisle, IL

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

St John’s

Urban exploration in Gary IN will lead to all sorts of interesting discoveries

Herrick Lake, IL

Snow Day

I love exploring during snow days when most people stay huddled indoors

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

City Views

City views were the advertised selling point for this balcony hotel room in the city centre.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

movie set, Charleston, SC

Lights, Camera…

I stumbled into a film set while wandering Savannah Georgia

Savannah, GA

Trinity Library, Dublin, IRE

Library of Trinity College

Built in 1952, the Library of Trinity College, Dublin is the largest in all of Ireland.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

F1 Fern

I came across this old Ford pickup truck while wandering the back roads in upstate Wisconsin.

LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Lockdown on LaSalle

Seeing the streets of Chicago nearly empty is an eerie and magical sight.

LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Black Lightning

The 1952 Vincent Black Lightning was the first street motorcycle to successfully break the 100mph barrier.

Buffalo, Yellowstone, WY

Wild Buffalo

Traffic was stopped when a large head of wild Buffalo decided to pass through, a “nature jam” as the locals call it.

Big Sky, Montana
2021

PRINT

Body-Solid printed catalogs

Body-Solid Catalogs

Body-Solid produces two catalogs to showcase it 650+ SKUs; one for Commercial rated items, and one that covers the full breadth of products. Completely redesigned from the Table of Contents to the Index.
2021.

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

Rugged Strength + Fitness

Logo development and Brand standards for the launch of Rugged Strength and Fitness Equipment, a strong and powerful strength equipment company that has an indutry leading warranty to back it up.

Rugged Strength + Fitness Equipment logo

Bastion Emergency Consultants Sell Sheets

Leave-behind sales sheets give a high-level view of specific product offerings from Bastion Emergency Consultants.
2020

PRINT DESIGN - Course Brochures for Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College Course Brochures

Special course brochures for various speciality programs offered within Waubonsee Community College.
2018

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Waubonsee Community College NonCredit Course Schedule

Course catalog to entice students interested in Non-Credit courses through Waubonsee Community College.
2017

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

DeVry Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Brochure

Annually the DeVry Alumni Association would hold a fund raising Golf Outing. Brochures and onsite signage were designed for the first three years of the event.

2014, 2015, 2016

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Perspectives Magazine

Perspectives, was a quarterly magazine designed to highlight many of the interesting people and stories that make up the DeVry University family.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Perspectives Magazine

Perspectives, was a quarterly magazine designed to highlight many of the interesting people and stories that make up the DeVry University family.

DeVry University, Perspectives Magazine

Perspectives Magazine

Perspectives, was a quarterly magazine designed to highlight many of the interesting people and stories that make up the DeVry University family.

Secret Trip Logo, created by Robert OBrien in Adobe Illustrator

Perspectives Magazine

Perspectives, was a quarterly magazine designed to highlight many of the interesting people and stories that make up the DeVry University family.

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