Ford James Brinley is a designer and creative leader with 20 years of experience building bold, effective brands.

He specializes in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visual stories across brand identity, product design, campaigns, and presentations. His work combines strategic thinking with strong creative execution to help brands connect with new and existing audiences.

Throughout his career, Ford has designed for Spotify, Hulu, Delta, Citibank, Fedex, and more. His experience includes brand systems, web and app design, visual product design, presentations, and pitch decks, with a track record of creating materials that help companies communicate their vision and secure funding.

Ford holds a B.A. in Graphic Design and Marketing, bringing both creative and business thinking to his work. Based in Los Angeles, he continues to create thoughtful, high-impact design across industries.

As a proud transgender designer and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Ford brings valuable lived experience and perspective to his work. Supporting and hiring trans designers helps create a more inclusive industry while bringing a wider range of insight to the brands and products we build.