Overview
One reason I wanted to study design was to learn more about publishing. Once I graduated from school, I started to make editorial illustrations and self-published my own printed matter. By doing this, I could explore different ways to show a variety of concepts and themes. I cultivated a creative process that I feel confident in. I can take a project from beginning to end and feel proud of the final deliverables.Since publishing my own work, I have collaborated with various publishers designing book covers, illustrations, and layouts. The subject matter I have done work for has ranged from articles about fashion trends to serious non-fiction books. My enthusiasm has remained the same as when I first started working. There is no project that doesn't deserve thought and diligence from the designer.
Services
Fiction
African American Fiction
LGBTQ Fiction
Literary Fiction
Poetry
Short Story
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Architecture
Art
Design
Humanities & Social Sciences
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Life Sciences
Math & Science
Philosophy
Photography
Political Science & Current Affairs
Psychology
Technology
Certifications
- BFA in Graphic Design, Maryland Institute College of Art
Work experience
Basic Books
Sep, 2015 —
Dec, 2015
(4 months)
Working for a publisher in a deadline driven environment. Designing jacket mechanicals, advertisements, and promotional materials for the company. Assisting the creative director with departmental duties and working on all stages of design for book covers.
The Office of Paul Sahre
Jun, 2010 —
Sep, 2010
(4 months)
Working for a designer in a studio with multiple projects going on at once. Conceptualizing editorial illustrations while editing book jackets on the same day. Corresponding with art directors and other designers in the office to push work forward in a small studio. Assisting with events and workshops and also keeping the office organized.
Freelance
Jan, 2010 —
Present
Working on designs for organizations including Farrar Straus & Giroux, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Simon & Schuster and Vogue. Figuring out and executing the best possible design while meeting firm deadlines. Collaborating with art directors and authors listening to suggestions and reasoning for any changes needed.
Portfolio
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