Hi! I'm Brian Rust!
Designer, brand & content creator, writer, photographer, & creative thinker. I'm passionate about telling a story, thinking outside the box to solve problems, and always having a creative mindset.
I'm currently the Design & Creative Lead for "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and also the creative consultant and designer for Creative Rust Design.
Now for the formal stuff:
education
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Brigham Young University, 2006
experience
With 16+ years in the field of design, copy writing & proofing, photography, and marketing and public relations, I bring an experienced eye and knowledge to any project. I have designed multiple different types of printed materials including brochures, programs, self-mailers, booklets, flyers, ads, posters, business cards, etc. I have also created a myriad of unique design items including buttons, stickers, convention booths, wall displays, full-size cutouts, custom band stands, and even custom paper crowns, among many others. And I especially love creating logo identities and branding for organizations.
In addition to hundreds of printed materials, I have created dozens of infographics, graphics for social media, and web graphics & pages. I have written several news articles and worked with such media outlets as The Washington Post, NPR, The New York Post, and Fox News, along with many other local and national media.
I'm proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, and experienced in Adobe Premiere.