ABOUT THE WORK
I’m Cedric Morris!
A designer, creative director, and problem-solver with a thing for making ideas look like they belong in the real world.
Thoughtful Direction
Every project starts with the reason behind it. Who needs to see it, what needs to change, and what the work needs to accomplish once it is out in the world.
Hands-On Creative
From the big concept to the small details, I stay close to the work. That means less translation, fewer missed opportunities, and a stronger final product.
RESUME
Cedric Morris
Art Director • Senior Designer • Digital Communications Specialist
Multidisciplinary creative with experience across art direction, web design, brand systems, campaign creative, social media strategy, video, and public-facing communications. Skilled at turning complex information into clear, polished, audience-focused creative for government, nonprofit, healthcare, and community-centered organizations.
Contact
Location
Washington, DC / DMV
Email
cm@bctd.info
Phone
301-385-0021
Portfolio
bctd.info
LinkedIn
Cedric Morris
Core Skills
Art Direction • Brand Identity • Web Design • UX/UI • Campaign Creative • Social Media Strategy • Digital Communications • Content Strategy • Print Design • Video Production • Public Information • Analytics • Vendor & Print Management
Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud • Figma • WordPress • Drupal • HTML/CSS • Google Analytics • Microsoft Office • Google Workspace
Professional Experience
DC Department of Public Works — DC Government
Lead and support public-facing digital communications, campaign creative, website content, social media, video, and resident-focused service information for a major District government agency.
- Created and managed digital, print, video, and social media materials supporting agency services, seasonal operations, public campaigns, resident education, and internal communications.
- Administered and maintained content across dpw.dc.gov, snow.dc.gov, and the DPW intranet, working with technology teams and internal stakeholders to improve web content, mobile usability, and resident access to service information.
- Developed campaign concepts, visual assets, newsletters, social content, videos, printed materials, signage, and other communications tools to make complex public information easier to understand.
- Managed social media and monthly newsletter scheduling for an audience of more than 50,000 DC residents.
- Increased DPW social media performance in FY22, including 2.5 million impressions and 2,000 additional organic Twitter followers.
- Supported planning, execution, and evaluation of major public campaigns including snow operations, recycling education, sanitation services, and seasonal resident communications.
- Managed vendor relationships, print production, publication services, and procurement support for the Office of Communications.
United Planning Organization
Led brand, digital, print, and campaign communications for a long-standing nonprofit organization serving communities across Washington, DC.
- Rolled out a refreshed corporate identity, including updated promotional materials and a fully responsive website redesign.
- Directed social media strategy and editorial planning to create more consistent, mission-driven messaging across digital platforms.
- Designed annual reports, campaign materials, event collateral, flyers, banners, social graphics, and community outreach pieces.
- Executed targeted email and social media campaigns that contributed to a 21% increase in engagement and donations for two key initiatives.
Bold Futura / BCTD Marketing & Design
Build websites, brand systems, campaign materials, and digital experiences for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, healthcare clients, public-sector partners, and independent brands.
- Designed and developed client websites, landing pages, brand identities, promotional materials, and digital campaigns across a range of industries.
- Led client discovery, content planning, visual direction, web design, and launch support for independent projects.
- Created brand collateral including flyers, social graphics, pitch materials, event promotions, logos, and print-ready marketing assets.
- Supported clients with website strategy, WordPress builds, SEO fundamentals, responsive design, and ongoing digital updates.
Selected Projects
UPO Rebrand & Website
Brand identity refresh, responsive website redesign, annual reports, campaign materials, social content, and community outreach collateral.
DPW Homepage Redesign
Service-focused homepage redesign centered on clearer navigation, resident access, public information, and digital usability.
DC Health Link
Social campaign branding and digital creative supporting public awareness around access to affordable health coverage in Washington, DC.
Credit Union Miracle Day / Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Event branding, sponsor media kit, posters, and direct mail pieces supporting a children’s hospital fundraising campaign.
CarePositive
Website design and branded marketing materials created to make healthcare services feel clearer, more trustworthy, and easier to navigate.
Additional Creative Experience
AFYA Inc — Graphic Designer
Created responsive web materials, proposal graphics, and SEO-conscious digital assets.
The Seamon Corporation — Senior Graphic Designer
Designed web and print materials for healthcare and government clients including CRISP, ONC, and NIH, with experience supporting 508-compliant communications.
Westar Distribution — Graphic Designer
Created web and print graphics, catalog covers, and convention materials for an international auto parts distributor.
SW Design School — Design Teacher
Taught graphic design fundamentals and photo editing to a class of 15 students.
Visions Ink — Graphic Designer
Managed freelance creative support while designing materials for clients including Johns Hopkins FCU, DC Teachers, Howard University, and federal banking services.
Darnell’s Mocha Lounge — Marketing Manager
Built and maintained brand identity, event promotions, printed materials, and social media content.
Starvin’ Artist Design Studio — Production Artist
Created web and print graphics for small businesses and corporate clients.
I do my best work where design needs to perform — when the audience, message, and business goal all need to line up.
My work moves between web design, branding, public-facing communications, campaign creative, social content, video, and digital strategy.
Different projects need different tools. The goal stays the same: make something that works hard and feels like it was made specifically for the people behind it.
Based in the DMV. Creating for people, brands, and organizations ready to show up with more clarity and character.
