Graphic design.
art direction.
creative solutions.
meaningful change.

I am here to listen to your ideas about projects of any scope and translate them into visually striking, effective materials.

I was born and raised in Burlington, Vermont. After studying painting at Smith College I relocated to Chicago, where I worked as an art teacher before collaborating with New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal from 2013-2017, where I honed skills as a graphic artist, writer, and editor.

I have been working as an independent designer in earnest since 2016. I am open to working with clients in many capacities: one-off projects, limited freelance contracts, monthly retainers, and long-term part-time arrangements. From 2018-2023, I worked on the communications team at United States Artists as Social Media Coordinator. As of April 2023, I am delighted to be the in-house graphic designer at Girls Who Code.

Because I'm trained as an artist, I'll compose your design with the care I would when making a painting. Because I'm a self-taught designer, I'll have a fresh perspective on the possibilities. Because I'm a social-justice-minded radical queer invested in mission-driven work, you won't have to worry about me handling materials with great respect. Whether it's a full rebrand, standalone postcard, or a national ad campaign, I give each project equally careful attention.

MY VALUES

  • Open, clear, and timely communication

  • Representing/illustrating folks of all races, sizes, ages, genders, and abilities

  • Approaching each project from a queer feminist, abolitionist, anti-racist mindset

  • Commitment to / passion for accessibility standards

  • Meeting you where you are (in terms of business growth, budget, and scope)

  • Translating the concepts you're excited about into useful, accessible, beautiful materials that are just right for your specific needs

  • Humor, generosity, and care!

SKILLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Microsoft Office

  • Squarespace

  • Canva

  • Affable phone presence

  • Very tall

  • Quite responsive

Photos by Kathryn Stabile