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chris smith

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Illustrator and brand designer at Quarternative, who illustrated Johns Hopkins’ Planetary Health issue on climate and human health.

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At Quarternative, I illustrated and designed the Johns Hopkins Public Health magazine Planetary Health special issue, bringing climate and human health together through one cohesive illustration approach. The work received a 2025 CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze award.

I create science and health illustrations for clients including Scientific American, Merck, and GeoBlue. For the Colorado State Department of Agriculture, I illustrated a carbon and methane cycle infographic.

My editorial and campaign work includes Politico, The National Law Journal, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Ohio State Athletics. I also created identity systems spanning marks, packaging, color and type systems, style guidance, and motion logos.

Earlier, as a Contract Graphic Designer with Aquent / Aquent Studios, I worked on in-house brand teams at Merck, AstraZeneca, PwC, and other organizations, producing print and digital work, iconography, and template systems. My approach combines bold geometric vector illustration with a foundation in composition, typography, and brand systems.

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Founder, Illustrator & Brand Designer

Quarternative

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 9 months)

Founded and led an independent illustration and brand design practice, creating cohesive visual systems for public health, science, editorial, and corporate clients. Produced award-winning work including the Johns Hopkins Public Health magazine Planetary Health special issue.

Education

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Syracuse University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Syracuse University.

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