Hi, I’m Rory.

I am a creative director and designer.

With a passion for bold, maximalist, and vibrant design, I bring a unique blend of creativity and dedication to every project.

I craft engaging WordPress and Shopify websites, elevate brands through stunning graphic design, curate captivating photography, and create compelling branding strategies.

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my portfolio

The modern white building with large windows is elevated on stilts, showcasing sustainability against a rocky landscape. Its angular structure contrasts with the rugged natural surroundings beneath a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

H2 Hervé Houdré Sustainability Consulting

Design, Identity, Website

ASALH Store

Identity, Shopify, Website

A taxidermied pheasant with a long tail is mounted on a wood display against a textured white wall. The bird, symbolizing sustainability in artistry, is placed within an ornate, empty gold frame, giving a three-dimensional effect.

Emily Schulten, Poet

Design, Identity, Website

A black and white portrait of a man in a suit with a patterned tie exudes timeless elegance. Set against golden rays and a blue foreground, the contrast is vibrant yet balanced, echoing themes of sustainability through its textured, collage-like appearance.

The Origins of Black History Month

Printed Designs

People marching in a protest on a city street, holding signs, including one reading EXPECT RESISTANCE. Many are wearing masks or bandanas, advocating for sustainability. The background features tall buildings and trees.

Social Justice at ASALH Toolkit

Design, Printed Designs, Publication

Colorful poster for the 99th Annual Black History Month Luncheon Program featuring illustrated elements like a plane, stethoscope, and trumpet. Celebrating sustainability, it includes photos of five people with names listed at the bottom.

Black History Month Festival Souvenir Journal

Design, Event, Printed Designs, Publication

A person in an orange shirt stands facing a large, glass pyramid, flanked by smaller ones. Under the clear blue sky, the historic Louvre Palace rises in the background—a testament to architectural sustainability across centuries.

French-American Chamber of Commerce

Website

A colorful mural, celebrating diverse cultural scenes and figures, adorns a vibrant building wall. Interwoven with sustainability motifs, it features people, patterns, and symbolic elements under a bright blue sky. A curved blue shape gracefully frames the right side of the image.

ASALH Annual Conference Souvenir Journal

Event, Publication

Two women pose on a fashion runway, exuding style with sustainability. One wears an off-shoulder patterned dress cinched by a black belt, while the other flaunts a floral dress with a deep V-neck. Behind them, colorful geometric patterns and empty rows of seats complete the scene.

Charleston Fashion Week

Event, Website

Sunset casts a golden glow over a serene marshland with a winding waterway. Tall grass thrives sustainably around the water, while trees line the horizon, embraced by natures peaceful light.

Charleston Magazine

Event, Website

A bouquet of flowers featuring peach, pink, and white roses, with green leaves and small dark berries interspersed. The sustainable arrangement is captured against a softly blurred background, highlighting the delicate textures and colors of the blooms.

Charleston Weddings Magazine

Event, Website

Betty Perry, Fine Art

Website

my work

my experience

2016 – current

Creative Consultant

As a creative consultant, I collaborate with genuinely unique clients. My goal is to communicate their stories effectively, ensuring that the aesthetics and functionality of my designs are balanced to create a lasting impression. Whether it’s an award-winning sustainability hotelier, the Poet Laureate of Key West, or the founders of Black History Month, I immerse myself fully in each project.

2007 – 2016

Digital Director | Charleston Magazine

In my newly created role as the Digital Director of Charleston Magazine, Charleston Weddings Magazine, Charlestongrit.com, and Charleston Fashion Week, I launched, designed, and developed all digital initiatives.

2002 – 2006

Gallery Coordinator | Key West

The original gallery girl, I coordinated events and curated captivating art openings and exhibitions, transforming each experience into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

Hi, I’m Rory.

I am a creative director and designer.

With a passion for bold, maximalist, and vibrant design, I bring a unique blend of creativity and dedication to every project.

I craft engaging WordPress and Shopify websites, elevate brands through stunning graphic design, curate captivating photography, and create compelling branding strategies.

my portfolio

my experience

2016 – current

Creative Consultant

2007 – 2016

Digital Director | Charleston Magazine

In my newly created role as the Digital Director of Charleston Magazine, Charleston Weddings Magazine, Charlestongrit.com, and Charleston Fashion Week, I launched, designed, and developed all digital initiatives.

2002 – 2006

Gallery Coordinator | Key West

The original gallery girl, I coordinated events and curated captivating art openings and exhibitions, transforming each experience into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

© Rory Gruler