Thousand Island Lake, California taken by Cooper Kaminer
A Nevada maker and design director with a Chicago pulse and a desert soul.
Based in Reno-Tahoe, the world's best kept secret. My work is fueled by blue skies and a refusal to settle into a ‘signature style.’
As a profoundly deaf creative, I’ve spent 15+ years honing a visual-first perspective. Designing with purpose, collaborating with heart and always seeking the joy in the experiment. Off the clock, you’ll find me at peace in the wild, pushing my limits on skis or a backpacking trail.
Reach out if you’re looking to collaborate.
Areas of Expertise
Apparel Design
Brand Identity Design
Brand Guidelines
Books & Editorial Design
Calligraphy
Conceptual Thinking
Campaign Creative
Embroidery Work
Environmental Graphics
Infographic Design
Illustration — Hand or Digital
Lettering & Custom Type
Mural Concepts & Painting
Paper Art & Crafts
Packaging Design
Photography Art Direction
Print & Digital Production
Presentation Design
Potholder Making
Mentions & Recognition
Awards
ADDY Silver | 2024 | The Abbi Agency Mural
ADDY Best of Show & Gold | 2023 | The Biggest Little Courts
ADDY Best of Show & Gold | 2023 | Paris Hilton: The Statement Pieces
Communication Arts | 2023 | Paris Hilton: The Statement Pieces
One Show Merit Design | 2021 | Trendiest Apartment: Data Visualization
Clio Awards | 2020 | Trendiest Apartment: Creative Use of Data
Press
Rochester Institute of Technology | 2026 | Alumni News
Future London Academy | 2025 | 30 Design Leaders shaping the creative industry
Little Black Book | 2024 | m ss ng p eces ‘Ecolab Exhibit Shows ‘Every Drop Counts’
National Fitness Campaign | 2023 | Project with a Purpose
Reno Gazette Journal | 2023 | Interview with Jason Bean
Hearing Like Me | 2023 | CI Revision Surgery
Ad Age | 2022 | ERA Coalition Woman Corp
Sierra Arts Exhibition | 2022 | The Golden Lining
Creative Mornings Chicago #Invisible | 2021 | Audience Takes the Stage
The Pitch Fanzine | 2021| Superperson
Ogilvy Visual Identity System | 2021
Neenah #DesignYourNature Contest | 2020 | Grand Prize Winner
Hello Sunshine | 2018 | Handmade* Outdoor Therapy with Tereasa Surratt
Deaf Ecosystem Spotlight | 2018 | Convo
NeuroActive Health Studio Mural | 2017 | Voyage Chicago
Rochester Institute of Technology | 2016 | Alumni News
Typeforce 7 Chicago Exhibition | 2016
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
BFA, Graphic Design
2008 - 2011
Syracuse University
Study Abroad Exchange Program
Florence, Italy
2010
University of Nevada, Reno
2006 - 2008
Work Experience
Ogilvy Chicago
Design Director
May 2021 - Present
Ogilvy Chicago
Associate Creative Director
Jul 2016 - May 2021
Edelman
Senior Designer & Art Director
Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
DuPuis Group
Packaging & Visual Designer
Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
Leo Burnett Dept. of Design
Junior Designer
Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Leo Burnett Dept. of Design
Design Intern
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Flynn Agency
Design Intern
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Trader Joe's
Lettering Sign Artist
Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
Brand Experience
Bank of America
CDW
City of Chicago
Cook County Health
Del Maguey
Dove
Ecolab
ERA Coalition
Glade
Goddess & Grocer
E. & J. Gallo Winery
Illinois Holocaust Museum
James Hardie
John Frieda
Kiwi Shoe Care
Kotex
Modelo
Mrs. Meyer’s
Morton Salt
National Fitness Campaign
Nike
Northern Trust
Paris Hilton
Pernod Ricard
Pledge
rabbit
SC Johnson
Steppenwolf Theatre
The Breakthrough Board
Tyson Foods
The Abbi Agency
U.S. Soccer