Hello, my name is Ryan Anthony Labita! I am a graphic designer hailing from New York. I was born in Long Island & grew up in the Adirondacks.
On March 15, 2014 I was working on homework for a design class my sophomore year at SUNY Adirondack. I had a classic light bulb moment. I said to myself, “I love graphic design so much why don’t I freelance?” RAL Graphic Designs was born.
For six years, I have had the honor of creating top-quality design work at an economic price for a variety of small businesses and non-profit organizations. My motto is: “I’ll make a mom & pop store look like a Fortune 500 company”.
As a graphic designer, I take pride in creating design work that visually communicates a message or idea while being both creative & professional. I am a hard worker who lives on the principles of commitment, persistence, and professionalism. I will not call a project "complete" until I have given all of my effort into it.
My favorite areas of design include branding, sports design, and typography. Aside from being a designer, I am a proud US Navy Sailor, singer, writer, photographer, and former radio DJ.
When it comes to commitment, persistence, & professionalism, think Ryan Labita of RAL Graphic Designs. God Bless!
Want the skinny on my graphic design career? Fuggedaboutit!
Brief Bio
Current City: North Chicago, IL
Hometowns: Glens Falls, NY & Hicksville, NY
Favorite Typefaces: Futura, Baskerville, Gill Sans, Eurostile, Brothers, Garamond
Favorite Designers: Todd Radom, Aaron Draplin, Milton Glaser, Paul Rand, Carla Rozman, Saul Bass, Bob Wages, Chip Kidd, Ellen Lupton, Tad Carpenter
Favorite Pantone: Pantone 021 C
Affiliations
AIGA Chicago
Member
2018-Present
Member
2018-Present
AIGA San Antonio
Member
2018
Member
2018
AIGA Upstate New York
- Glens Falls Representative, Programming Committee
2016-2017
- Member
2014-2016
- Glens Falls Representative, Programming Committee
2016-2017
- Member
2014-2016
Honors & Awards
Glens Falls Greenjackets
- Board of Directors Award
- Certificate of Appreciation
2014
- Board of Directors Award
- Certificate of Appreciation
2014
SUNY Adirondack
Graphic Arts Student of the Year Award
2014
Graphic Arts Student of the Year Award
2014
Semi-Finalist
Wrigley Field 100th Anniversary Logo Contest
2013
Wrigley Field 100th Anniversary Logo Contest
2013
Semi-Finalist
Milwaukee Brewers Design a "YOU-Uniform" Contest
2013
Milwaukee Brewers Design a "YOU-Uniform" Contest
2013