Austin Braswell

Austin Braswell is an experienced design professional currently serving as a Wayside Exhibit Designer at the National Park Service since January 2023, where responsibilities include designing wayside and indoor exhibits and participating in technical reviews related to industry standards and practices. Previously, Braswell held the position of Visual Designer at General Motors from June 2022 to January 2023, developing visual assets for electric vehicles and improving design processes across departments. From September 2018 to June 2022, Braswell worked as a Senior Graphic Designer at National Geographic, focusing on creating brand identities for exhibitions. Earlier experience includes roles at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and founding Free State Clothing, a Maryland pride apparel company, which achieved over $35,000 in gross profits in its first year. Education was completed at Towson University, earning a degree in General Art + Design with a focus on Graphic Design.