Get to Know Graphic Designer Sami Wilbur

The best design is felt long before it's understood.

It's the feeling someone remembers, the story they connect with, and the reason they choose one brand over another.

That belief has shaped every chapter of my career, from entrepreneurial startups and creative agencies to nationally televised productions and professional sports. Working across industries with audiences ranging from a handful of local customers to millions of viewers has taught me that great design is defined by its ability to create genuine human connection.

The strongest creative work happens when strategy and emotion come together. By translating complexity into clarity, asking thoughtful questions, and looking beyond the obvious, I help brands communicate with intention; not just aesthetically, but authentically.

Whether I'm building a brand from the ground up, supporting a fast-paced live production, or collaborating with a team to solve a creative challenge, I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to creating work that leaves a lasting impression. Because connection doesn't happen by accident—it happens by design.

Did You Know?

  • Obtained three degrees in art and design (two of which are from FIT, a highly rated school in art and design globally)

  • Has created designs for widely recognized brands like Bose, Geico, Frank's Red Hot, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, AMC, and more

  • Continues to design for ESPN…

    • with collaborative projects like the 2026 Finals getting in front of an average audience of 24.5 million for the NBA, and nearly 6 million for the NHL

    • Spearheaded the 2025-26 transition of Sunday NFL Countdown’s in-studio branding into ESPN’s New York City studio, adapting franchise branding across 85+ in-studio displays

  • Volunteers to help with creative for a mental health non-profit

  • A lot of my inspiration and creative solutions come to me during my workouts in the gym or while at the grocery store

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