Cydney Long
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Cydney Long *
I’m a designer and creative strategist who grew into my craft through real work experience, school, and a genuine passion for storytelling. My journey started in high school when I joined marketing and business programs like CTE and DECA. That’s where I first learned how branding, visuals, and strategy come together to move people. After earning my Marketing degree from Macomb, I transferred to the Savannah College of Art and Design to expand my skills and explore design on a deeper level. SCAD pushed me to create with intention and taught me how to think like both an artist and a strategist.
Along the way I worked jobs that built my character and sharpened my work ethic. From customer service to sales to managing fast-paced restaurant environments, I learned how to communicate, solve problems, adapt quickly, and understand what different audiences respond to. Those roles helped me read people, manage pressure, and keep a strong sense of professionalism. Outside of work I poured myself into freelance creative direction where I shaped brand identities, developed visual concepts, and used social media tools to elevate clients across different industries.
Now I’m building a career that blends everything I’ve learned. I want to create brands that feel bold, meaningful, and culturally aware. I want to design campaigns that actually connect with people and stick with them. My dream is to continue growing my skills at SCAD, graduate with a strong portfolio, land a creative role in branding or advertising, and eventually build a studio that centers Black girls and tells stories that matter. Every project I take on brings me closer to that future and I’m excited for the work I’m stepping into.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2018
Aether Sculpt Award
Silver, Digital Media
2022
2023
Melt + Meld Media
Ready-Made Sculpting
Prism Forge Award
Best Visual Artist
2019
2021
Quantum Chisel Award
Best New Artist
Society of Sculpture
Shape Trophy
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The Index: Collected Works 2024
Inflate: 99-Now 2024
Renders 2023
Waves 2022
Inflate V.1 2021
Inflate 2020
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Render Revolution
Feature Article: "Reflect's Latest Exhibition 'Frequency' Takes Art into the Digital Realm"Pixel Pulse Magazine
Cover Story: "How Reflect is Redefining the Boundaries of Art with Technology"Virtual Vision Weekly
Spotlight: "From Gallery Walls to Digital Screens: Reflect’s Art Transcends Traditional Formats"Ready-Made Journal
Profile: "Special Workshop with Reflect: A Deep Dive into Multimedia Art Creation"Design Dynamics
Interview: "Reflect's Creative Process: How They Achieve the Extraordinary"Tech & Texture Today
Review: "Sneak Peek: Reflect’s New Art Installation Revealed!"Art Innovations Quarterly
Special Edition: "Top Visual Artists to Watch"