My name is Kaliq Ray and I was born and raised in Miami, FL. I’m a freelance graphic designer and have always been into art. As a child growing up, I have always had the skill for drawing. In school, I would draw portraits and cartoons for my fellow classmates. I didn’t know at the time that this gift would be integral in the creative field that I’m in. A lot of my work uses illustration to convey or symbolize ideas. My style is influenced by past designers such as Saul Bass, M.C. Esher and Milton Glaser etc. However, I also love to get inspiration from present day illustrators and designers. Some designers I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting are Spot Co’s Gale Anderson and Pentagram’s Michael Beirut. The illustrators that I like are Lesean Thomas (The Boondocks),Filip Pagowski (Comme des garcons), Tadahiro Uesugi, Ashley Wood, Francesco Franchi, and Kevin Dart etc.. Design, for me is a lifestyle and everyday I discover a new way to live.