Adrian Sims, a multidisciplinary Graphic Designer, 3D Artist, and Photographer currently residing in the PNW, creates in the space where brand, design, storytelling, and technology converge. As a seasoned designer for over 17+ years, Adrian creates art that breathes life into ideas, captivates and inspires, and infuses them with authenticity and purpose.

In 1999, Adrian was first introduced to the world of digital design while serving in the United States Navy onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). While onboard the aircraft carrier, Adrian was in charge of creating digital assets, marketing campaigns, and high-profile top secret presentations critical for high Government Officials: One of which received wide acclaim from the Secretary of the Navy resulting in receiving a Navy Achievement Medal for excellence in design. 

Shortly after serving in the military, Adrian expanded his design career with services to a diverse clientele serving a wide range of businesses and industries, both in the government and private sectors for over 12+ years.

In 2018, Adrian became the Graphic Design Lead on the Media and Communications Team at the City of Tacoma. While at the city, Adrian led citywide art direction and design services for all high visibility promotions, major social media campaigns for the City of Tacoma Mayor, and 20+ internal and external city department communications across TV, print, digital, and many social media platforms. During this time Adrian also had the unique opportunity to redesign and rebrand the official City of Tacoma logo and establish effective design standards and usage for a broader reach.

After leaving the City of Tacoma in May 2023, Adrian took his talents to Zillow as the Senior Talent Brand Designer on the Talent Brand & Attraction Team. In this crucial role, Adrian provided art direction and multimedia support to various teams for internal and external promotions, conferences, and global recruiting efforts to attract top-tier Talent to Zillow.

Beyond the digital canvas, Adrian finds joy in giving back to the community and has made it his personal mission to ignite creativity and hope in the hearts of aspiring creatives. In 2023, Adrian founded Create & Blend, an online educational company and clothing brand dedicated to educating and mentoring youth and adults in underrepresented communities providing them with creative opportunities and resources to thrive in creative tech spaces. Through mentorship programs and workshops, he shares his insights, experiences, and the secret sauce behind his impactful designs and more importantly, remains a perpetual student embracing each day as an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore new digital horizons.