Steve Criado 2026 Creative Portfolio

Redefining how brands connect with audiences in a digital world. Like what you see? Let’s talk.

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WHAT'S MY STORY

I am a digital-first, multi-disciplinary, creative professional with over 25 + years experience. I bring artistic vision to brands, moving businesses forward.

What I Do

Branding +

Web +

Digital +

Video +

Apps +

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“Rarely have I had the opportunity to work with someone with the kind of tenacity to push himself outside his comfort zone in order to grow and deliver work that exceeded expectation."

– Stephen Plummer | Creative Director

"Steve handles jobs from the concept to the completion, which makes him a multi-tiered performer."

– Joe Valentini | Owner City Printing

His designs are visually stunning, eye catching, and compelling, and he is a consummate professional whose work is always up to exacting standards, delivered in a timely fashion with a personable approach.

– Lindsey Goodman | Flutist

Making it Pop!

Hi, I’m Steve Criado — a visual designer who’s been passionate about this craft for more than half my life. Every project that lands on my desk gets treated with genuine care, because I truly love what I do.

Memorable design doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from a clear process — one that respects strategy, craft, and the business goals behind the work. My approach is straightforward: understand the brand, design with intention, and deliver work that’s both beautiful and effective.

I work closely with clients to uncover what makes their brand unique, translate that into a strong visual direction, and build digital experiences that feel polished, modern, and purposeful. Every step of my process is built around clarity, consistency, and high-level execution — because great design should make your business easier to understand, easier to trust, and easier to choose.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ME >

01 / DISCOVER

Understand the goal.

Before any design work starts, I gather insights, define the audience, review your existing materials, and find the opportunities that will guide the creative direction.

02 / DESIGN

Turn strategy into emotion.

Using what we uncover in discovery, I build concepts, layouts, visual systems, and digital experiences that reflect both the brand and the business objectives.

03 / REFINE

Create things people remember.

Once the direction is approved, I refine every detail—interaction, spacing, tone, imagery, and presentation—until the final product is strong, cohesive, and ready to launch.

STEVE CRIADO | CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Featured Work

Glass City Live Concert

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN | JAC Promotions

Parker Hannifin

MULTI CAMPAIGN | QCD | HPD

SSB CPAs

CREATIVE DESIGN | Various

Safety Kaizen

BRAND DEVELOPMENT | Process Improvement

I look forward to hearing about your project. Let’s collaborate, win new customers, and design your brand forward.

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