Creative Design
& Illustration.
larrycathey.com is the professional online portfolio of Larry Cathey,
a versatile graphic designer and illustrator whose work spans commercial projects, exhibit design, digital interfaces, packaging, logos, and illustrations.
This website showcases a clean, category-driven gallery that highlights practical, client-focused creative solutions across both print and digital media.
Key Highlights:
Bachelor Degree in Communication and Fine Arts from the University of Memphis This formal education provides a solid foundation in visual storytelling, design principles, and artistic technique, directly informing the polished, communicative style seen throughout the portfolio.
Thirty years of experience in graphic design. The depth and breadth of the showcased work reflect decades of professional practice, delivering high-impact designs for real-world clients and applications.
Trained Illustration is a core strength, evident in the dedicated Illustrations section. Cathey’s skills extend seamlessly from narrative to technical and promotional visuals.
Talents & Specialized Experience
Logo Designs — Clean, brand-defining marks tailored for corporate and creative identities.
Exhibit Designs — Large-scale, immersive displays for events and trade shows.
Layout Designs— Publication-ready and marketing collateral layouts.
Interface & Web Design — User-friendly digital experiences, including the MicroPort Orthopedics EMEA Event App (with patient testimonials, screen layouts, and iPad-optimized interfaces).
Packaging — Eye-catching product packaging solutions.
Illustrations — Original commercial illustration work.
The portfolio emphasizes functional creativity—designs that not only look professional but also serve clear communication and user-engagement goals. With a track record spanning thirty years, a university-level arts education, and specialized training as an illustrator, Larry Cathey brings reliable expertise and artistic vision to every project featured on larrycathey.com.
In the competitive landscape of modern business, controlled and effective branding stands as the cornerstone of a strong corporate identity. It is not merely a visual exercise but a strategic discipline that unifies every element of a company’s presence—from logos and color palettes to typography and messaging—into a cohesive, memorable whole. At larrycathey.com the portfolio of designer Larry Cathey vividly demonstrates this principle through meticulously crafted logo designs, exhibit layouts, and interface work that exemplify disciplined creativity.
Controlled branding ensures consistency across all touchpoints, preventing dilution and building instant recognition. When executed effectively, it fosters trust and loyalty: customers associate a polished mark with reliability and professionalism. Cathey’s work illustrates how restraint—choosing a limited palette, enforcing strict guidelines, and avoiding decorative excess—amplifies impact rather than diminishing it. A single, well-engineered logo can convey a corporation’s values, heritage, and aspirations at a glance, transforming abstract identity into tangible equity.
"Larry Cathey’s Design and Illustration is built on the belief that great design communicates - it tells a story, sparks emotion, and drives results.
Every project is approached with strategic thinking and meticulous craft."
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