Hi, I'm Abby!
I'm a graphic designer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'm a self-proclaimed type nerd and I have a special soft spot in my heart for all things print media.
I believe the design process should be fun and every person and organization has an important story to tell.
Let's collaborate!
Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Project Management, Print Layout, Typesetting, Brochure Design, Flyer Design, Publication Design, Book Cover Design, Book Interior Design, Catalog Design, Cover Design, Branding, Lettering, Type Design, Social Media Graphics, Invitation Design, Wedding Suite Design, Sign Design, Package Design, Presentation Design, Calligraphy, Illustration, Prepress, Basic Motion Graphics, Photography, Photo Editing, Photo Retouching, Photo Compositing, Basic Video Editing
Software
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe Fresco, Adobe After Effects, Figma, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Squarespace, Asana
Relevant Work Experience
October 2021 - May 2023
Varnum LLP
Graphic Designer
March 2018 - November 2019, October 2020 - June 2021
GEMS Girls' Clubs
Creative Director
June 2017 - March 2018
EG Workforce Solutions
Graphic Designer
May 2016 - June 2017
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Print Designer
February 2014 - May 2016
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Communications Department
Graphic Design Intern
Education
2016
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University
B.F.A. Graphic Design
2010
University of Michigan, School of Information
M.S.I. Library and Information Services
2007
Hope College
B.A. Music
Hobbies
Singing, Knitting, Reading, Crossword Puzzles, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Hiking, Rock Climbing
Fun Facts
I used to be an academic medical librarian and I am a professional coloratura mezzo-soprano.