Imani Young

Specializing in Brand Identity & Advertising

I’m a graphic designer creating memorable brand identities and purpose-driven campaigns, My work blends cultural storytelling with strategic visual communication.

What I Do

Empathy-Driven Design

I prioritize the human experience across every medium—whether you're designing a digital interface, a brand identity, or an environmental space. I value listening, observing, and responding to the needs of users or audiences, and your process is rooted in thoughtful problem-solving.

Purposeful Visual Communication

Whether it’s through branding, UX/UI, illustration, or advertising, I design with clarity and intention. My visual work is supported by narrative and strategy, and I know how to craft designs that speak directly to their audience, with a sense of meaning and personality.

Cross-Disciplinary Thinking

My foundation in architecture gives me a unique lens through which I approach design: one that sees form, structure, and function as interconnected. I bring this systems-level thinking to your graphic design work, allowing me to move fluidly between physical and digital, 2D and 3D, static and interactive.

Team of people collaborating on UI/UX design sketches and wireframes, with sticky notes and markers on a table, alongside a laptop.
Three colorful posters on a white brick wall promote an Afrobeat music festival. The first poster has a purple background with an orange and yellow design, featuring musical notes and a drum. The text reads "Join us for this Afrobeat Music Festival."
Posters advertising fatherhood and dad's love, featuring a smiling man with dreadlocks holding a laughing baby against an orange background.
A person picking up trash in a forest for Earth Day on April 22, 2025, with a sign overlay promoting Earth Week activities at Cuyahoga Community College.
Infographic titled "Unveiling Obstacles & Cultural Realities" exploring 5 challenges preventing mental health support in Black communities, including mental health stigma, past racism and discrimination, communication barriers, lack of access to reso
Three smartphone screens showing a climbing gym app interface with welcome, dashboard, and create account pages.
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    Pivot in Design Career

    Went from designing buildings to creative storytelling and designing branded experiences

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    Visual Storyteller & Communicator

    Being able to clearly communicate with people and teach them about design

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    In the AEC Industry

    Worked at Desired Designs LLC, DS Architecture, Regency Construction Services, etc.