Roger Holben

I am a rising graduate in Graphic Design at the University of Illinois. I pride my work in its communication from screen to senses. To feel the textures of graphics, visually sweep my favorite fonts, hear the messages my work communicates, all immersing you into a world of my design.

Designing with a focus in sustainability, accessibility, and within a strong brand identity, I strive to design for those who wish to experience the digital world and physical print in a seamless way. I aim to produce eye-catching designs which promote longevity, connectivity, and usability, bringing the convenience and expansive opportunities of digital and graphic design to a physical and interactive world.

Man in a light blue shirt, striped tie, and pearl necklace kneeling on a dimly lit stage.

Toolbox

Bright pink lowercase letter "d" centered on a dark burgundy rounded-square background.
Red rounded-square icon with white “Fi” lettering and a four-point star symbol
Orange accessibility icon featuring a stylized capital A and lowercase i on a dark maroon background
Blue “Ps” letters on a dark navy rounded-square background
Colorful Figma logo on a dark rounded-square background
Blue stylized lowercase letters “Lr” on a dark navy rounded-square background
Colorful abstract feather-shaped swoosh in blue, purple, pink, orange, and yellow on a dark background
Black-and-white photo of a person kneeling behind a woman in a dress holding long flowing ribbons.
Black-and-white photo of a person kneeling behind a woman in a dress holding long flowing ribbons.

HORIZON

As my academic career comes to a close, I aim to explore many creative avenues with a background in graphic design, sustainable fashion design, and modeling. I hope to combine these passions, create, expand my skillset, and work towards a more sustainable future. I aim to explore the field of sustainability consulting as it pertains to the graphics and branding of companies, specificaly fashion companies. I find I can advise and navigate companies through brand development that engaes with an audience and market focusing on sustianability and ethical practices.

WORK

Historic Spanish mission-style building with painted religious murals, arched doorways, flower boxes, manicured shrubs, and cream brush lettering overlay
Fashion editorial portrait of a person in vintage-inspired clothing holding a gold picture frame over their face, with large green CFE8 text overlay
Grayscale artistic portrait of two people in profile with abstract floral textures and the words “Finding Full Bloom”
Smiling businesswoman holding coffee in a modern loft office with a wooden table, arched windows, and blue sofa

Awards

Kenneth R. Carls Endowment

2026

A. Doyle Moore International Travel Award

2026