David Cruey serves as the Art Director at Tropical Design T-Shirts, a leading screen printing and graphic design company based in Melbourne, Florida. With over a decade of experience in the screen-printing industry, David brings a wealth of creativity and technical expertise to the company, guiding the artistic vision for custom t-shirt designs.
His leadership in the art department ensures that client concepts are transformed into vibrant, high-quality prints that meet the diverse needs of Tropical Design’s clientele.
“For 23 years at Tropical Design and over 30 in the industry, I’ve blended fine art, screen printing, and storytelling to create designs that resonate. Outside the studio, I’m painting, writing poetry, or embracing the outdoors—fueled by love, faith, my dog, and crafting lasting work.”
Based at the company’s facility at 397 Pineda Court, David oversees the process of turning client ideas into finished garments, from initial sketches to final silk-screened products.
He collaborates with a team of skilled freelance artists to develop artwork, leveraging his background in realistic graphite renderings and abstract acrylic painting to create designs that resonate with customers. His work has contributed to Tropical Design’s reputation for excellence, including an award-winning design displayed in the Smithsonian Institution.
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