Joshua Cotsworth

Hometown: Round Rock, Texas
Instagram: @Cotsworth.Work
LinkedIn: Josh Cotsworth
Website: Josh Cotsworth Design

Hi, I’m Josh, a graphic designer and forever student, always learning more abour graphic design. I’ve always been drawn to art and design as a way to communicate ideas creatively and solve problems in a visual way. I believe that design is not always a straight path, and that sometimes you need to step back to make a leap forward. I focus on creating work that’s both visually striking and practical.

Poster for UNT OperaWorks’ production of Carmen, featuring a bold red title against an orange textured background. The silhouette of a woman with a red rose in her hair and a gold earring dominates the composition. In Fall 2022, our class collaborated with the director of UNT Opera to design promotional posters for "Carmen" by Georges Bizet. Drawing inspiration from Spanish and Mediterranean poster art of the era in which the opera is set, I created a design that captured the drama and atmosphere of the production. My poster was one of four selected for official use by UNT Opera and later received recognition with an award from Graphis the following semester.

Four images showing a cookbook titled: The Elevated Grilled Cheese Cookbook. To the right are variouse recipes shown from in the book. This cookbook was designed to take something as simple as grilled cheese and turn it into something a lot more luxurious. "The Elevated Grilled Cheese Cookbook" is separated into three chapters, each one more elevated than the last. This was printed by Blurb.

Four images showcasing how the brand identiry is shared across an exterior sign, and variouse products like paint, and art kits. Jerry's Artarama is a popular art supply store chain among both novice and established artists headquartered in North Carolina. This conceptual design leaned into some of the brand's older branding, pulling from the Lil' Jerry the mascot the brand loves, bringing the icon to a newer audience while not getting rid of its classic smile and art style.

Four images showcasing the logo for the website, the long scrolls of some of the pages, and a screenshot of portions of the prototyping. The Palace of the Lost City resort in Sun City, South Africa, was a team design project for the website of a luxury safari resort built in a palace. We researched the resort, analyzed competitors, and developed visitor personas. I curated most of the content, selected photos, and ensured all site functions worked in Figma web application. Our site received an Honorable Mention in Graphis, and the project strengthened my teamwork skills.

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Varsity Donuts Conceptual Poster Series: Created for Varsity Donuts, a beloved shop in Manhattan, Kansas — home to Kansas State University — this conceptual, text-driven poster series uses clever copywriting and minimal imagery to connect with a college audience. The ad copy draws on familiar elements of student life, such as late-night study sessions and early morning classes, making each design relatable, eye-catching, and timely for the campus crowd.