When I was 15, I used my own face to grace mock-up the cover of Vogue. My obsession wasn’t with the glamour of it all, but in the harmonious interplay of typography, photography, and design elements beautifully enhancing the page.
It all started with a splash of design inspiration and mockup magazine covers.
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MEET DESIGNER
With each project I become more inspired to create more work, better, and with incredible people along the way.
With over 10+ years of graphic design experience, a Publishing Master's degree, and 7 years of marketing experience, with each project I become more inspired to create more work, better, and with incredible people. With my blended background and passion for working with others throughout the creative process, I find myself learning something new with every collaboration.
The journey from mock-up magazine teenager to a creative professional working with like-minded, inspiring clients is exhilarating. Each project not only fuels my passion for design but deepens the connections with each client… and I can’t wait share that passion with you.
What began as a teenage hobby quickly morphed into something more intentional. I immersed myself in the world of design, flipping through books and magazines, teaching myself Adobe Photoshop/ InDesign, and playing with layout concepts on Friday nights.
Flexibility and adaptability are the cornerstones of my approach. I ensure that your goals are not only met but achieved through honest and open communication. Working closely with you, I listen carefully to craft designs that are not only visually captivating but also strategically aligned to communicate your message effectively.
Hard work is the ethos that fuels my creativity and drive. My dedication to quality is in every project, whether big or small. I pour my energy into each client's needs, delivering not only a design, but a partnership that is long lasting.
My strongest qualities are in my work ethic, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to your success.
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MY VIRTUES AND Strengths
Coffee cups a day. Less about caffeine, more about the ritual.
1.5
Books designed and published. Ready for yours to be next?
10
Templates sold since starting my design business in 2019.
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The journey from mock-up magazine teenager to a creative professional.
Rewind to 2009. I designed projects for friends, family and organizations, refining my style to one that's elegant and clean, yet marked by bold statements. Fast forward a few years, having earned a master's degree in publishing in 2016, I've designed and published several books, collaborated with remarkable clients, and sold up to thousands of designs.
The allure of fonts, imagery, and the art of creating harmonious layouts from a blank canvas became my new obsession, steering my path toward digital and graphic design.
skillset
Earning a Master’s Degree in Publishing from George Washington University followed by a seven-year career in tech marketing, I integrate design with strategic marketing and publishing.
Entrepreneurial
leap
The launch of my design template store, selling up to 1,000 designs, showcased my reaffirming belief in the value and demand for thoughtful, well-crafted design.
Collaborative
futures
Now, my focus is on collaboration—working with clients who are as passionate and goal-oriented as I am, turning their visions into realities.
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My *oh so brilliant* mockup magazine cover from 2008.
flashback:
my early design days.
obsession
Graphic Design
As a child, my world of creativity was ignited by illustrations — sketching Disney Princesses, particularly Ariel from "The Little Mermaid," and pop icons like Lana Del Ray and Katy Perry.
inspirations
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The Evolution
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