A graphic designer from Lakewood, NJ, Yehuda Oratz is passionate about providing solutions for brands and startups consistently. He puts together exceptional designing processes and creative thinking to create luxury and uniqueness for local and global brands. A graduate of Bloomfield College, he holds a BFA in Graphic Design.

The colorful, bold, and cheery designs of this Lakewood, New Jersey-based illustrator and graphic designer are well known. Branding and typography are his specialties, and he primarily works with not-for-profit organizations.

In both his editorial and branding work, Yehuda Oratz uses bold and playful typography. His cheerful, bright and colourful style is instantly recognizable and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

As a young graphic designer, this young man already has an impressive clientele list. Known for his work as a lead designer for multiple robust agencies across the US, he has worked for numerous well-known companies.

Early Beginings
Yehuda Oratz always liked drawing ever since he was a kid! Growing up he was always interested in arts. One day, he discovered the existence of Photoshop and Illustrator. Then he began studying these programs by following online tutorials.

His Inspiration
His inspiration comes from everything around him: music helps a lot, so does walking or looking at pictures. A detailed brief also helps, so he can better understand what the customer wants. The process begins by documenting the field, which is important from a cultural point of view. Yehuda learns many new things from working with every type of industry. Once the research is done, he starts creating proofs by hand using a pencil or pen with his tablet. After he has made a selection of projects that stand out, he begins working in Illustrator.

Yehuda Oratz's Style
Yehuda thinks every designer has their own style. He tries to always put a little bit of his personality in every project whether it be a logo, a character or any other form of design, and he think that’s what makes him different from other designers.

Yehuda Oratz's Hometown

The hometown of Yehuda Oratz is Lakwood in New Jersey, a place close by at the famous Jersey Shore beaches. It’s located in the heart of Ocean County.
Once renowned for its bustling arts and music culture in the early 1900s, Lakewood has since transformed into one of New Jersey’s most popular residential towns. Boating activities like kayaking are also a great option, or you can simply stroll along its gorgeous banks and take in the views.