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Corey Ricks Jr

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Nice to meet you! My name is Corey Ricks Jr. I’m a graphic designer who attends Virginia Commonwealth University for Graphic Design & Marketing Insights. I specialize in creating brand identities, cover art, and visuals that speak to the heart of a message. Whether it’s helping a musician bring their sound to life visually or working with a small business to build a brand that feels true to them, I love connecting people through design. My style often blends bold colors, striking typography, and nostalgic textures to create work that is both modern and emotionally resonant. I am also a social media manager for “Black Minds Matter”, an organization at VCU. Outside of design, I’m passionate about music, movies, culture, and building community. I aspire to work in the music industry as a creative director or visual designer, developing full visual worlds for artists and brands. Through my work, I hope to inspire, connect, and create impact. I’m excited to be part of a space that values creativity, boldness, and growth—and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Graphic Communications
    • Design and Applied Arts
  • Minors:
    • Marketing
  • GPA:
    3.9

Southampton High

High School
2020 - 2024
  • GPA:
    3.8

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
    • Marketing
    • Design and Applied Arts
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Graphic Design

    • Dream career goals:

      To create work that resonates with lovers of music, brand design, and more!

      Arts

      • Future Business Leaders of America

        Design
        2023 – 2024
      • Black Minds Matter

        Design
        2024 – Present

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Black Minds Matter — Social Media Manager
        2024 – Present
      • Volunteering

        BETA — Member
        2021 – 2024

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Entrepreneurship

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