I'm a Trav of all trades― As an interdisciplinary graphic designer and copywriter, I've created branding systems, motion graphics, ad campaigns and websites.
I'm a freelancer in Chicago. Let's work together!
I'm from Grand Rapids, MI. I attended Michigan State University from 2013 to 2017.
At MSU, I was a radio DJ/staff writer for Impact 89FM, a documentary editor, the head admin of Spartans Vs Zombies, and a regular participant in the Ludum Dare game design contest.
I spent a year in Nagoya, Japan after graduating, where I worked as an English teacher at ECC. I also made some friends and climbed a bunch of mountains. The language barrier really tested my ability to adapt and communicate, especially graphically (since I used a whiteboard all day).
I moved back to Grand Rapids in 2019 and worked as the Creative Lead at Xtend, Inc. for two years, designing media for credit unions, creating marketing plans, and running interactive design seminars. I made this website during the pandemic.
I moved to Chicago, IL in 2021 to begin my career as a freelancer, contracting with Darwin AI and others. I currently serve as the Editor at Activate:Chi, a nonprofit that works to amplify the city's marginalized and underprivileged voices.
Phone: (616) 419-9466
Email: travismroot@gmail.com
Social: Here's my LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Itch.io page.
