About

Hello, I’m Edwin Graham – the writer and reviewer behind aftrimarriska.com. This site is where I share straightforward, experience-based product insights to help readers make confident buying decisions. While the domain has roots in a former creative project, I’ve shaped it into a space focused on real-world reviews and practical guidance.

Professional Background

I built my career at the intersection of design and consumer experience. After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from the Savannah College of Art and Design, I spent several years as a product designer for a mid-sized consumer goods company in Atlanta. There, I learned how people truly interact with everyday products – what attracts them, what frustrates them, and what ultimately earns their trust.

In 2019, I joined a Seattle-based startup as Head of Design Innovation, where I led a small multidisciplinary team. Our work revolved around turning concepts into market-ready products through usability testing, materials research, and sustainable design principles. That experience taught me how small details can define a product’s long-term value and user satisfaction.

Edwin Graham
Edwin Graham

Why I Started This Blog

By 2025, I realized that honest, first-hand product experiences were becoming increasingly rare in online content. Too many reviews were either promotional or disconnected from real use. I wanted to change that. I started aftrimarriska.com to bridge the gap between design theory and everyday practicality – a place where readers can rely on transparent reviews backed by genuine testing and professional insight.

Each article reflects both my design background and hands-on perspective. I test every product personally, often in real-life settings that simulate how you’d actually use it. My goal is to simplify decision-making by offering honest observations instead of recycled marketing language.

Life & Work Today

I currently live just outside Portland, Oregon, where I split my time between writing, testing products, and consulting for independent design firms. My workspace is a mix of a small studio and a workshop corner filled with tools, samples, and photography gear. When I’m not reviewing, I’m usually exploring the outdoors with my two dogs or experimenting with new materials and prototypes.

This setting keeps me connected to the purpose behind my reviews – understanding how products hold up in real environments, not just under studio lighting or unboxing videos.

What You’ll Find Here

At aftrimarriska.com, you’ll find carefully written reviews across lifestyle, tech, and home product categories – all based on hands-on experience and professional analysis. Every post is designed to be practical, detailed, and trustworthy. My readers come here for one thing: clarity before purchase.

Thank you for visiting and for trusting me as your guide in the ever-crowded product world. I hope my work helps you choose better, spend smarter, and enjoy the things that truly add value to your life.

Author Profile

Edwin Graham
Edwin Graham
Edwin Graham is a product design specialist and reviewer based in Portland, Oregon. With a background in Visual Communication from the Savannah College of Art and Design, he spent over a decade working in the consumer goods industry, focusing on usability, product innovation, and design testing. His professional journey from corporate design teams to startup environments shaped his sharp eye for quality, function, and long-term value in everyday products.

In 2025, Edwin founded aftrimarriska.com as an honest, experience-driven product review blog. His reviews combine hands-on testing with a designer’s understanding of how people actually use things in daily life. When he’s not writing, Edwin enjoys hiking with his dogs, experimenting with new tools in his workshop, and consulting for emerging brands that care about smart design and genuine customer satisfaction.
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