Hello, my name is Ryan Labita! I am a graphic designer hailing from the great state of New York. I was born in Long Island & grew up in the Adirondacks.
On March 15, 2014 as I was working on homework for a design class during 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?” And so, RAL Graphic Designs was born.
For over five years, I’ve had the honor of creating top-quality design work at an economic price for a variety of small businesses. My motto is: “I’ll make a mom & pop store look like a Fortune 500 company”.
As a 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, photographer, writer, and former radio DJ.
When it comes to commitment, persistence, & professionalism, think Ryan Labita of RAL Graphic Designs. God Bless!
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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