Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Gene
Thompson
Illustrations that inspire. Brands that endure. Spaces that speak.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Illustrations that inspire. Brands that endure. Spaces that speak.
Who I Am
Gene Thompson. Graphic designer. Illustrator. Brand builder. GT Illustrated exists because bold ideas deserve bold visuals.
With a foundation in illustration and hands-on experience across print design, brand identity, and environmental graphics — I work with brands and creators who refuse to be ordinary, turning concepts into visual experiences that demand attention in every space they occupy.
Armed with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Canva — I have the full toolkit to bring any creative vision to life, at any scale.
Skills & Expertise
Expressive, hand-crafted illustration — from character design to editorial art to custom artwork that defines a brand's visual language.
95%Strategic identity systems that capture a brand's personality — logos, color palettes, typography, and brand guides that scale beautifully.
90%Magazines, brochures, menus, posters, and packaging — print-ready layouts designed with precision and visual impact.
88%Tools I Use
Portfolio
Illustration
Digital portrait with dreamy sunset backdrop.
Illustration
Cartoon squirrel astronaut celebrating Houston.
Illustration
Psychedelic swirl background, hand-crafted detail.
Illustration
Musician portrait series — pink & teal drip.
Illustration
Character mashup & concept work.
Print & Layout
Custom typeface inspired by 70s Glam Rock — designed from scratch in art school.
Branding
Full brand identity built around the hand-drawn "Iggy" typeface — logo, color system, and packaging concepts.
Print & Layout
Awards program design for Katy ISD's district-wide staff recognition event.
Print & Layout
Presentation folder design for Katy ISD.
Print & Layout
Concert program design for Alexander Elementary, Katy ISD.
Print & Layout
Concert program design for Cinco Ranch Junior High, Katy ISD.
Print & Layout
Concert program design for Seven Lakes High School, Katy ISD.
Poster Design
Pop art Halloween poster with a radial color-block layout, custom drip…
Poster Design
Halloween poster featuring a silhouetted witch against a full moon, la…
Poster Design
Social-justice poster design — a bold silhouette and scale icon on a h…
Poster Design
Event poster with a torn, weathered-paper treatment and a repeating ty…
Poster Design
Poster for a social-good campaign — a geometric globe icon and custom …
Poster Design
Hand-lettered typography poster exploring custom letterforms and playf…
Poster Design
Informational poster design for Woodcreek Junior High's final exam sch…
Poster Design
Concert poster for Beck Junior High's Pre-UIL performance, paired with…
Poster Design
Concert poster for the Katy High School Choir's Vocal Ensemble — group…
* More Print & Layout work is on the way.
Print & Layout
A 10-page type specimen book featuring "Iggy" — a custom typeface designed from scratch, inspired by the 70s Glam Rock movement, music, and throwaway culture. Created during typography class at art school.
Branding
A full brand identity built around "Iggy" — the same custom typeface from the type specimen book — applied to a coffee brand concept: color system, logo exploration, final mark, and packaging mockups for cup, bag, and menu. Self-directed concept project; the products themselves were never physically produced.
Invest in Your Brand
Illustration
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Custom illustration — perfect for editorial, social media, merchandise, or personal projects.
Logo & Identity
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A complete logo system with color palette and typography — your brand's visual foundation.
Full Brand Kit
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Everything you need to launch a complete, cohesive brand from logo to print materials.
Print & Layout
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Flyers, brochures, menus, posters — print-ready layouts designed to demand attention.
Have a custom project in mind?
How It Works
We talk about your vision, goals, audience, and brand personality. I learn everything I need to create something that's truly yours.
I sketch and develop initial concepts — exploring directions, styles, and visual ideas before committing to a path.
We refine together. Your feedback shapes the final direction, and I polish every detail until it's exactly right.
You receive all final files in every format you need — print-ready, web-ready, and future-proof.
Let's Work Together
Ready to bring your vision to life? Whether you need a full brand identity, a single illustration, or a print piece that turns heads — I'd love to hear from you.
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