I am a practicing graphic designer, illustrator, and educator—and the person who will inevitably tell you the name of the typeface on the menu you’re looking at. I want to be a force for social change and equity as a designer. My work lives at the intersection of digital and handmade, where the charm of texture, imperfection, and nostalgia brings joy and comfort. I am inspired by mid-century modern design with its geometric shapes, clean lines, bright hues, and often whimsical subject matter.

I believe in the power of design to solve creative challenges. I find inspiration in the process of problem-solving. Curiosity is at the core of my approach, driving me to ask questions and gain a deep understanding of the needs of each project. In pursuit of my goal to be a designer for social change, I explore co-design as a method to amplify diverse voices and create more inclusive, impactful solutions. By collaborating closely with communities and stakeholders, I aim to create work that authentically represents and serves their needs, harnessing the collective creativity of shared experiences. I am conscious of the power I hold as I produce representations of society and help create access to information and ideas. I strive to wield that power with great intention, ensuring that my designs are both purposeful and compassionate.

Quick with a smile and a laugh (if you’re looking for me in a crowd, just follow the sound of my laughter), I bring positivity and energy into every project. I’m always happy to hold a baby, admire photos of your cat, chat about your favorite sitcom, or share an embarrassing story. At the heart of my practice is the belief that design should be purposeful, compassionate, and human—and that joy is as essential a design principle as functionality.

currently

I am available for freelance work graphic design and illustration work and I also have work available for art licensing! I work out of Lightbox Collective in Goshen, Indiana, and with clients from many industries. 

In the fall of 2024 I am beginning my academic journey to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts in Design at the University of Notre Dame!

ambition

I want to learn and grow and experience new adventures. I am up for challenge and like to stretch myself - not just at yoga class. 

I want my work to be meaningful and help to make the world a more equitable, healthy, safe, and inclusive place. 

how I work

  • I am an avid user of creative suite best practices like defining and using text styles always, labelling my layers and sticking to a grid
  • I ​over-communicate project status
  • ​I say this a lot to my fellow designers: "can you come look at my screen and see if you think this looks balanced?"
  • ​I read every word of copy or the entire creative brief before I start designing
  • I care therefore I kern
  • I take care of the small, menial tasks first so I can get in the flow for creative work
  • ​I prefer to talk with clients in person, ask my questions before a project and present my work
  • I am punctual
  • I love to learn new things and challenge myself
  • I am friendly and enjoy finding ways to connect​

values

  • ​Ownership - when in doubt, I google it (or take a SkillShare course)
  • Direct, honest communication, transparency is always best
  • Consensus and finding compromise
  • Meeting each project with the same enthusiasm and professionalism - no matter how small
  • Inclusivity and diversity 
  • Creative new approaches, disrupting the status quo and not doing things the way they've always been done
  • Quality over quantity
  • Working smart and hard but also creating healthy boundaries between home and work
  • Curiosity and creativity
  • Collective focus on mission
  • Kindness

weekend passions

  • chasing my toddler around, making up weird little songs for him and reading lots of board books
  • my animals - I'm mom to two cats and two dogs
  • embroidery
  • yoga
  • feminist non-fiction
  • ​biking whilst listening to Maggie Rogers
  • self study (I'm enneagram 7w8, ENFP, pisces, hufflepuff)
  • watching Parks and Rec over and over again​
  • podcasts and audible