Welcome
Thank you for taking your time to check out my portfolio. I hope you enjoyed the projects and art pieces I have cataloged here. I graduated with a BFA - Empasis in Graphic Design, from the University of Utah in 2019. I started my career with my internship at Origin Studios at the start of 2019 and was hired as a freelance designer shortly after I started. While there I worked closely with other designers on various projects. I worked under a designer who advised me in creating print, web, product, marketing and app designs for clients.
In recent years i’ve spent my time learning and developing my design skills. I spent and short yet valuable period at Original Copy and Print. Where I developed skills that allow me to create successful printable designs for clients. I developed skills in consistency that allow me combine design and printing processes for more successful outcomes. I also learned to work with clients on tight timelines.
I am passionate about many things and one of those things is art. Art has made me who I am in life. I also enjoy travel and adventure; I aim to always continue to try new things. I opened a Esty during the pandemic to stay creative and continue to try new things. I’ve continued to explore digital and physical art forms learning new skills and broadening my experience. I have experimented with digital illustration, logos, motivational designs, and more over the few years since quarantine.
I’m currently working as a Graphic Designer on a communications team. Here i’m developing skills to work with large multi-faceted corporation. While also expanding my skills to create more inclusive, accessible design while working to boost brand integrity and clarity.
My Experience
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risk, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.”
In University I learned many valuable lessons about art, and creativity. I learned to trust in process and how to take critiques. Creativity is a unique thing, to some it is second nature and simple, to others it is more of an enigma. Creativity takes exercise and practice, and like an engine maintenance. We must experiment and try new things this allows us to exercise our creative engine. I learned from my professors that you must learn the rules of design first in order to break them. In order to break those design rules, you must do so with intent. All in all, creativity and design go hand in hand, when we set out to design, we are utilizing our creative engine. So, we must always design with thought and intent, in order to create smart, effective, and beautiful design.
Employment:
Salt Lake City Corp. | Graphic Designer Office of the Mayor | Aug 21 - Present
SarahBBArt Etsy - Self Employed Small Business - 2020 - Present
Freelance Designer - Self Employed | January 2018 - Present
Original Copy and Print | Print Specialist and Designer | June 2021 - August 2021
Microsoft - Product Advisor | October 2019- March 2020
Modern Display - Retail Sales Associate | September - October 2019
Origin Studios - Freelance Graphic Designer | April - August 2019
Origin Studios - Graphic Design Intern | February - April 2019
Microsoft - Product Advisor | January 2017- June 2019
Mark Miller Subaru - Receptionist | September - December 2016
Nike - Sales Athlete | May 2015 - July 2016
Education:
University of Utah - 2014 - 2019
Graduated 3.38 GPA
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Emphasis on Graphic Design
Events:
Nike - Job Fair U of U - Recruiting and Networking
Microsoft - Charity events with MissingMaps.Org in partnership with The American Red Cross
Microsoft - I love Tech at Adobe - Teaching and hosting workshops to teach kids about Tech.
Microsoft - Microsoft Give Charity Auction -Created pieces of art to be sold at auction to benefit
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