a bit about me
I grew up in a household that valued the importance of visual expression, teaching me that it is just as important as being able to express yourself verbally. I developed a passion for the fine arts through drawing & painting, as well as many trips to the Art Institute of Chicago. As I got older, I participated in different creative competitions and began doing commissions. From there, I was able to recognize how important being creative is to me and my future.
I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design as well as my Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Purdue University in May 2024. In my time there, I participated in many art and design exhibitions in the galleries on campus as well as activities with the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). During my junior year I became a student graphic designer for Purdue Bands & Orchestras and then interned for Everon during my senior year, before becoming a full-time graphic designer with them after my graduation.
I'm interested in exploring all facets of the design world in order to constantly be learning, growing, and trying new things. I'm especially passionate about developing visual brand identities, incorporating traditional illustration into my graphic design work, experimenting with unique color palettes, & most recently, web design. I love to help companies create new, innovative design solutions that stay within their pre-existing brand guidelines.
work experience
Everon - Graphic Designer
June 2024 - Present
Everon (Formerly ADT Commercial) - Graphic Design Intern
May 2023 - May 2024
In October 2023, ADT Commerical rebranded as Everon and I had the opportunity to work hands-on with the team as the visual identity was redesigned. I created graphics for the brand launch, posters, desktop backgrounds, iconography, the first official Everon merchandise and more. I worked on many projects such as LinkedIn ads, Google ads, fliers, graphics, logos & other various requests. I also created collateral for trade shows and company events including digital and physical signage, invitations, environmental graphics and any other needs.
Purdue Bands and Orchestras - Student Graphic Designer
September 2022 - May 2023
Created posters & coordinating social media content for all concerts & events and also the brand identity for the 2023 Jazz Festival. Followed Purdue's brand guidelines regarding color, typefaces, & logos. Other projects included t-shirt designs, newsletter page layouts, thank you cards, a baseball card collection for the dance team, and editing/retouching photos for social media.
Independent/freelance work
2020 - Present
honors + awards
Graphis New Talent - Silver award + Honorable Mention
Two of my branding projects were recognized in the Graphis New Talent competition in April of 2024.
International Design Expo + Conference (IDEEC)
My brand identity concept, Funnel, was selected & displayed in the IDEEC held at Kangwon National University in South Korea, June 2023.
Graphis New Talent - Honorable Mention
My booklet design received an Honorable Mention in the Graphis New Talent competition in April of 2023.
Purdue Juried Undergraduate Exhibitions
Eight of my works have been chosen to be shown in this annual exhibition in a campus gallery. Two of these works have been awarded Honorable Mention awards. March 2022, 2023, 2024.
Purdue Juried Vcd poster design Exhibitions
Six total features. November 2022, 2023.