Portrait

Hello! You’re here!
I’m Gabriel, and I’m here, too.

I make websites. I make other things too, but I really like making websites.

I studied computer science and theater at Wesleyan University, and I have since found that websites are the best way to bring those things together. I also studied graphic design in RISD’s MFA program. That made me love websites even more, as well as teaching.

Right now, I’m running a few companies I founded:

No Replica is my design studio.

GD with GD, or Graphic Design with Gabriel Drozdov, is my teaching practice.

Too Much Type is my type foundry.

Barco Loudly is my music project.

Education

2021–
2024
Rhode Island School of Design
MFA in Graphic Design
Providence, RI
2015–
2019
Wesleyan University
BA in Computer Science and Theater
Honors in Theater
Middletown, CT
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  • Honors in Theater, concentration in performance theory and sound design.
  • Rachel Henderson Prize, one of 3 recipients awarded for outstanding impact on theater community.
  • Designed university monogram by winning logo submission contest with entry garnering over 3,000 community votes.

Work Experience

2024–
ongoing
No Replica
Founder and Principal Designer
2019–
2024
Freelance Designer & Art Director
Selected clients: Design Observer, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Central Synagogue, The 24 Hour Plays, Dramatists Guild
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  • Spearheaded numerous digital-first initiatives for major cultural institutions, including web-based theater programs for Wiliamstown Theatre Festival, a first-of-its-kind online community for Central Synagogue, and several brand identities.
6/2022–
8/2022
Local Projects
Visual Experience Design Intern
New York, NY
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  • Co-led research project with Creative Technologies intern to test immersive motion-tracking AR experience using ZED 2 camera.
  • Produced hundreds of final production assets for NYC museum children’s exhibit about Jewish life during the Holocaust.
  • Workshopped frequently with large corporate client to lock-in visual identity for multisensorial immersive exhibition space.
  • Pitched, designed, and approved visual moves for new National Park Service museum in Philadelphia.
5/2019–
8/2019
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Lead Graphic Designer
Williamstown, MA
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  • Supervised design team of 2 by delegating tasks using Asana and mentoring on challenging projects.
  • Orchestrated seasonal branding identity and motion guidelines used for all digital and print marketing.
  • Engaged patrons with several weekly newsletters and designed over 40 promotional animations.
  • Assembled 52-page programs for 7 shows and oversaw extensive company-wide proofing process.
7/2018–
9/2018
Dramatists Guild
Membership & Creative Affairs Intern
New York, NY
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  • Scripted, storyboarded, animated, and sound designed sizzle reel to promote membership benefits.
  • Analyzed brand materials to compile style guide and expand on company’s visual language.
  • Programmed 8 membership web pages premiering new visual elements and iconography.
6/2017–
8/2017
The 24 Hour Plays
Web & Graphic Design Intern
New York, NY
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  • Designed company brand refresh and developed WordPress website.
  • Produced all print and digital marketing assets including posters, programs, and ads for 3 flagship productions.
  • Authored documentation for new visual language style guide and maintenance of website back-end.

Teaching Experience

2022–
ongoing
Rhode Island School of Design
Instructor in Graphic Design
Providence, RI
Selected courses: Web Sites & Stories, Digital Form, Variable Fonts Workshop, Web Programming Workshop

Recognitions

8/2019
J. Michael Friedman Fellowship nominee
Williamstown Theatre Festival
5/2019
Honors in Theater
Wesleyan University
5/2019
Rachel Henderson Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Theater
Wesleyan University
3/2019
Official University Monogram Design contest winner
Wesleyan University
5/2013
“Our City, My Story” finalist
Tribeca Film Festival

Exhibitions

4/14–
4/30/2022
RISD Graphic Design MFA Biennial:
Providence, RI
10/29–
11/14/2021
RISD Graphic Design Triennial:
Providence, RI