About

Geoff Smith has been in the art profession since 1983. He's best known as an Illustration Designer.  He started his career as a designer for 9 years at the design firm Graphica, Ohio. In 1993 he transitioned to freelance. Geoff's approach is client centered. He will create an illustration design through collaboration that is cohesive representing the client's brand and values. This approach will provide a catalyst toward an effective marketing strategy. Geoff has a compelling ability to tell stories through his art and design.

In 1998, he was invited to teach computer illustration design at the University of Dayton, Ohio.

His clients range from local and national agencies, publishers, Fortune 500 corporations, and small companies throughout the United States and Europe. He's worked with: JPMorgan, Microsoft, Tyson, RCA, Krispy Kreme, Purdue University Agricultural, Timex, Better Homes and Garden, Kenner Toys, NCR, Pearson, The Wright Group, McGraw Hill, Sadlier, Spi-Global, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and many others. 

He's won numerous awards including: Graphic Design USA, Print Regional, Graphics Poster, Mead Top Sixty, Cincinnati Art Directors, Dayton Art Directors, Hermes, AIGA, and the latest Internet Animation Hatch Award, among others.

He's also gained special recognition from: North Light Books Publishing, The Street Wise Guide to Freelancing Design and Illustrations.

In his spare time Geoff enjoys cycling, exploring the outdoors on his kayak, and venturing to the nearest beach with his wife and family whenever he can.

For additional works behance.net/geoffrey-p-smith