Meet
Tom Murphy, IV

I always knew that I wanted to pursue a creative career. Most kids are creative, but I took as much action as I could. In my young years I started creating and editing videos on VHS, writing music and performing in front of my classmates. One word that describes me best is, versatile.

My first real entrepreneurial and creative journey came through the music and entertainment world. This was a 5-6 year stint from 2010-2016. I created, managed and promoted a local underground “music label.” Really, just a group of talented individuals that needed help learning business and gaining exposure.

We won awards, played sold-out shows, traveled to various states and more! I even created songs with fans and put them on stage to open up for their favorite bands and entertainers.

The group of artists looked up to me as their lead guy because of my abilities to draw attention, network, and manage the business.

They enjoyed my creative vision, too. I oversaw most of their projects. Eventually learning the basics of Audio Engineering and Post-Video Production. I Scheduled Events, created Marketing Plans, Funded Merchandise, and performed live events.

To take my skills and knowledge to the next level, I would enroll in the International Academy of Design and Technology, later Sanford-Brown College, for their online Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design, with a focus on Web Design.

Until this point, I gained most of my professional and creative skills by simply being proactive and learning as I went. Of course, this continues well past college too.

I had no experience in either Design or Development. I couldn’t sketch more than a stick figure or tell you what an HTML tag was. Still, learning these things would allow me to pursue my goals of being an all-around Creative Professional.

3 years of rigorous studies brought me a ton of new knowledge and skills.  I was taught the history of art, design, and its impact on the world. How to professionally Brand, Market and Advertise in both Print and Web sectors. We also focused on the history of Web Development, learning both early and modern coding languages, how to use CMS platforms like WordPress and how to perform Search Engine Optimization.

A large chunk of the services I provide today come directly from the knowledge I gained while earning my BFA degree.

Soon after college, I made a career switch. I left my full-time construction career to pursue my goal of being a Creative Professional.

To supplement my income, I would work for various promotions and marketing companies. Tasks would include direct sales, surveying the public, and telemarketing.

My goal here was to gain real-world experience and learn how to market in ways that might not have been taught through my Fine Arts degree.

I focused on things like the 5 main buyer habits, laws of averages, connecting with audiences, cross-selling and overturning. Through these practices, I was able to sharpen my Marketing Skills and found the professional confidence I needed to serve other businesses.

DETERMINATION, DEDICATION, DESTINATION

That is my 3-D Motto, created in 2015, and everso clear now. This motto means set goals (determination) combined with the right focus and dedication will allow you to advance where you need to go (destination). TMIV Design is built to help others achieve their goals.

My professional quality services and knowledge helps small businesses achieve their goals without a ton of overhead and costly prices. I work with budgets and business plans of all shapes and sizes and set clear expectations on what their money can buy.

Doing business as TMIV Design, I have created projects, like logo and visual identity packages, print, digital and video advertisements, marketing campaigns, labels, packages, and custom-coded websites.