Education
College for Creative Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design.
2018
Experience
Center for International Environmental Law
Multimedia Content Specialist. I expand the organization’s capacity to use creative visual communications to advance CIEL’s mission. I execute the organization’s visual brand strategy, develop print and digital materials, and design and deliver an array of multimedia collateral (report layout, graphics, videos, microsites, etc.), supporting organization-wide efforts and specific program deliverables.
Charity Studio
Graphic Designer. Created campaigns meant to fundraise for charity and non-profit organizations. Campaigns included the creation of print and digital promotional material, often with over a hundred individual files for each campaign. The design for the campaigns was directed by myself or other designers at the studio, and built out into every kind of deliverable needed for the particular campaign. I monitored the launch of each campaign and made design changes as needed.
Imagio Glass
Graphic Designer. Created custom imagery and back-painted glass, ranging from large-scale installations to personalized merchandise. Worked closely with clients to develop their vision and translate that to glass artworks. Communicated with printing companies, making sure to meet specific file specifications for Imagio’s process of printing on glass. As well, I developed branding for Imagio’s digital and print marketing campaigns and company collateral.
Leo Burnett
Junior Graphic Designer. Created brand assets for Leo Burnett and General Motors, which entailed implementing GMC’s definitive brand in print and digital spaces. Acted as a client consultant for our team, often meeting with General Motors and designing to meet expectations of the internal team at Leo Burnett and the External team at GM.
Re-Program 2018
Residency. Visited design studios across the Netherlands, learning from the unique design culture, ultimately leading to the creation of conceptual work alongside designers Bob van Dijk and Rob Nieuwenhuizen. I created an experiential installation based on my learning experience during the trip, that was showcased in an art gallery curated by my colleagues and myself.
Alfalfa Studio
Design Intern. Worked alongside members of the studio to create branding and identity systems with additional collateral for the company’s New York based clients.
Tait Design Company
Production Assistant. Packaged toys for commercial sale in companies around Detroit, familiarizing myself with workshop processes and skills such as large-scale screen printing, woodworking and metalworking, and laser cutting. I also created several packaging design prototypes, and thought up products for future production.
Sponsored Projects
District Detroit
Worked alongside Detroit officials to develop an identity for ‘The District Detroit,’ a fifty block stretch of Detroit, promoting the city’s voice and the district’s place within it across many visual mediums. As a group of four, I created a brand meant to inspire the voice of Detroit’s citizens, including design pulled from the cities history in the automotive industry, and experiential initiatives around the cities streets for people to engage with the spaces around them.
Delphi Automotive
Worked as a team to conceptualize a new mobility system for the Northern California Mega-Region, incorporating autonomous vehicles to improve the region’s mobility issues. This included months of presentations to clients at Delphi, showcasing the design innovation our mobility system would bring to the region.
Recognition
Student Exhibition
Featured work selected by the Graphic Design
Department for the annual student exhibition.
AIGA Student Member
2014-2018
Awards
CCS Walter B. Ford Award of Excellence.
Michigan Art Education Award
CCS Dean’s List, 3.5 GPA
What I Do
Design
The design process and strong conceptual research anchor skills in Typography, Print, Motion, UI & UX, and Craft. Although my skillset lies in the realm of Graphic Design, I identify as a Communication Designer. This is because my processes and work always seek to communicate, whether visually or conceptually.
Research and Ideation
Meticulous in research and idea development, used to inform and develop engaging solutions for any given design problem. I promote conceptual thinking through group workshops and processes that excite and explore creatively.
Video and Photography
Well-versed with still photography and video production, as well as utilization of both as an asset to the design process. I have overseen and assisted in a variety of production shoots. Familiar with the set up and take down of camera equipment.
