‘There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW!
Wow is the one to aim for.’
-Milton Glaser
Projects
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RASTORFER FIELD
Project Overview
This project explores a visual identity redesign for Rastorfer Field, Rittman, Ohio’s local baseball field. The goal was to create a bold, cohesive sign that celebrates the history of the field while establishing a strong visual connection to Rittman athletics.
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Stars Indoor Sports - Wall Mural
Project Overview
This project involved designing a large-scale wall mural for Stars Indoor Sports, a local indoor sports facility. The company hired me to create a mural that would be installed near one of their practice fields and visually represent the variety of sports played throughout the facility.
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Synder farm
Project Overview
This project involved a complete visual identity redesign for Snyder Farm, a local family-owned farm and landscaping supply business. The client approached me with an existing black-and-white logo that had been used by the business for years. While the original logo provided a recognizable foundation, the client wanted to give the identity new life and create a more distinctive and memorable look for the business.
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Life Stages Realty
Project Overview
This project involved adapting the existing visual identity of Life Stages Realty into a physical channel letter sign for the company’s storefront. The goal was to create a sign that maintained the recognizable elements of the company’s logo while meeting the practical requirements of the building and ensuring the business could be easily identified from the street.
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Oakland Nursey
Project Overview
This project involved creating a series of seasonal magazine advertisements for Oakland Nurseries. The client asked me to develop several ads that could be placed throughout the year to promote the nursery, its products, and its multiple locations while keeping the overall brand identity consistent.
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GM Parma Wall Mural
Project Overview
This project explores a large-scale environmental graphic installation created for GM Parma, designed to recognize and honor the company’s connection to the military community. Located within an active manufacturing facility, the installation transforms an otherwise functional industrial space into an area that communicates pride, appreciation, and shared values.
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4-Eleven-7
Project Overview
This project was created for 4-ELEVEN-7, a small local start-up company that was just getting started and wanted to increase visibility for its brand. I was asked to design a banner that could be used at local events, shows, and community gatherings to help the company get noticed and build brand awareness.
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Medina County Historical Society
Project Overview
This project was created for the Medina Historical Society as part of the community’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. I was given a list of names of individuals from Medina County who fought in the Revolutionary War and was tasked with creating a banner that would honor and recognize these individuals during the 250th Fourth of July parade.
About
Hi, I’m Anthony Hale, a graphic designer and creative professional based in Northeast Ohio. I’ve built my career around turning ideas into thoughtful, polished, and production-ready designs, with experience spanning digital and print advertising, branding, signage, wide-format graphics, and creative production.
My background has given me a unique perspective on design because I’ve had the opportunity to work through nearly every stage of the creative process. From developing layouts and refining brand assets to preparing files for large-format production and physically fabricating finished signage, I understand that good design isn’t just about how something looks—it also has to work in the real world. I enjoy solving those practical challenges and finding creative solutions that balance a client’s vision, production requirements, and the audience’s needs.
Before moving into the sign industry, I spent several years with Gannett and the USA TODAY Network, where I worked across layout, creative consulting, and digital campaign management. That experience taught me how to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, communicate with different teams and clients, and stay focused on the details that make a project successful. Today, as a Lead Designer at FASTSIGNS, I get to combine that creative and production experience every day.
Outside of design, I’m a pretty big Cleveland sports fan and enjoy following the Browns, Guardians, and Cavaliers. I’m also a huge animal person and love spending time with my family. When I’m not behind a computer or working on a project, you can usually find me outdoors—especially hiking and exploring the parks and trails around Northeast Ohio.
For me, design is about more than creating something that looks good. It’s about understanding the problem, finding the right solution, and creating something that people can actually connect with. That’s what keeps me excited about design and always looking for the next project to take on.