About
I am a maker, a designer, and more importantly a dreamer whose been crafting unique solutions for clients for over a decade.
From branding, marketing solutions, fashion design, interior design and web design to fabrication, murals, and more—I try to create what others can’t.
Cody Gunningham is a creative professional with a Fine Arts degree from the Art Academy and a diverse career spanning fine art, fashion, graphic design, and creative direction. Early in his career, Cody apprenticed with painter Jimmy Baker, exhibiting work with Harper’s Books in NYC before transitioning into fashion design. Collaborating with the now-defunct Rochambeau, he created capsule collections for Century 21 and Harvey Nichols, gaining hands-on experience in merging artistry with production.
This multidisciplinary foundation paved the way for Cody to apply his creative sensibilities to branding and spatial design. Partnering with BS LLC, he contributed to the identities of notable Cincinnati establishments like 8th and English, Wodka Bar, Mita’s, and Space 3 Yoga. He developed the brand identity and spatial design for Lost & Found, a cocktail bar known for its immersive aesthetic. Cody also led the branding and packaging for See the Elephant, an amaro brand now sold in over 15 states.
His growing expertise in packaging design led to a role with Chicago-based C.A. Fortune, where he honed strategic design skills before becoming Creative Director at Lost Hospitality. There, he codified brand standards across social media, interior design, and branding, while also collaborating with Otherwhere to shape the visual identity and interiors for Second Story Bar.
In addition to his commercial work, Cody continues to pursue his passion for murals and public art, blending his fine art background with his design expertise to craft unique, impactful visual solutions.
Work
I’m always doing things I can’t do. That’s how I get to do them.
