Hi, I’m Austin - owner and operator of Designed By Austin and I love creating designs for customers.

After spending 20 years in the United States Air Force’s Space and Missile Operations career field, I decided to challenge my creative side by studying graphic design. As I made my way across multiple bases, I always loved studying unit mascots, artwork, patches, and brands. The Air Force has a rich heritage of mascot and unit artwork dating back to WWI and WWII (including iconic designs from Walt Disney).

I began studying graphic design and digital media at a local college on the Space Coast of Florida in 2018. A twisting and winding path led me to start designing logos for several hockey teams (my sport of choice these days), local friends with businesses, and my own brands. I realized I enjoyed creating logos and brands enough to begin a small graphic design company.

As part of my creative process, I began developing a merchandise brand - StratCrew Supply. This brand represents a particular part of my life - my days in the nuclear community while in the Air Force. We pay homage to past, present, and future ICBM combat crew members. We honor those maintaining a constant state of readiness while stationed underground in reinforced vaults, ready to launch missiles at a moment's notice. Please check out the StratCrew Supply merchandise on the Store tab.

The photo captures me standing beside a sign for a decommissioned Missile Alert Facility outside Great Falls, Montana.